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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Adelaide to Mackay? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Mackay.£223 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Mackay on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £223, select.
Mackay.£249 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Mackay on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £249, select.
Mackay.£265 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Mackay on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £265, select.
Mackay.£302 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Mackay on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £302, select.
Mackay.£306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mackay on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £306, select.
Mackay.£307 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mackay on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £307, select.
Mackay.£332 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 20 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Mackay.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Mackay on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £332, select.

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Adelaide to Mackay: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Adelaide to Mackay below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mackay.

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Adelaide to Mackay: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£223
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Mackay: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Mackay is £223. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Adelaide to Mackay. But we found flights with one or more stops from £223.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Adelaide to Mackay.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Mackay is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport on Monday, 17 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Adelaide Airport and Mackay Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mackay but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mackay is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mackay.

Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay Airport (MKY): what you need to know

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ADL to MKY flight.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ADL and MKY:

    • Townsville Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

    • Cairns Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • £112 is the best price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport flight. Return flights start from £223. These prices may change based on demand.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ADL to MKY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ADL to MKY.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Adelaide Airport, 75.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Adelaide Airport is around 5 miles from central Adelaide. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel near ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • Consider booking a hotel near MKY if you're on a late Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Mackay Airport rental car and explore Mackay and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Avis and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Mackay Airport about four weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Mackay Airport (MKY) to central Mackay

  • Mackay Airport is approximately 4 miles from central Mackay. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Mackay Airport (MKY)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Mackay in February.

  • The warmest month in Mackay is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Mackay Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ADL to MKY in July. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Mackay is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 200 miles north-west of Mackay, a trip to Townsville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Rockhampton is another essential stop in Australia and is around 180 miles south-east of Mackay. No journey is complete without visiting Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Rockhampton Zoo and Mount Archer National Park.

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