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Flights from Adelaide to Mackay
There are no direct flights from Adelaide to Mackay. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane, about 4h 26m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 26m
Adelaide to Mackay at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane
Best ways to fly from Adelaide to Mackay
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ADL Brisbane (BNE) MKY
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, National Jet Express · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sat15:45 ADL17:29 BNE0h 46m connection18:15 BNE19:41 MKYJetstar Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,849 km1,148 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -0.5hMackay vs Adelaide
- Currency in Mackay
- AUD
- Airports
- ADL → MKY
Flights from Adelaide to Mackay: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Adelaide to Mackay?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Mackay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,849 km.
Where do you change planes between Adelaide and Mackay?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Adelaide and Mackay?
Adelaide: Adelaide International Airport (ADL). Mackay: Mackay Airport (MKY).
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Mackay?
Mackay is 0.5 hours behind Adelaide.





