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Flight deals from Sydney to Adelaide

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £126. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sydney on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Sydney on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£66 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Adelaide.£67 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Adelaide.£67 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Adelaide.£67 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Adelaide.£67 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Adelaide.£67 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.
Adelaide.£119 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Adelaide flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Sydney to Adelaide: Alternative routes

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Sydney to Adelaide: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£66
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week813

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide is £125. 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.
2 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Adelaide.
Qatar Airways, IndiGo and Air New Zealand fly direct from Sydney to Adelaide.
As of June 2026, there are 822 flights per week flying from Sydney to Adelaide.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Adelaide.

Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Sydney and is in the UTC+10:30 timezone.

  • Flights from SYD to ADL start from 06:35 — the earliest with Qantas. The last departure is at 20:55 with Qantas. In total, you can take your pick of 131 weekly Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SYD to ADL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Adelaide adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Australia:

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Qantas.

  • Qantas is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to ADL flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SYD and ADL:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Gold Coast Airport

    • Canberra Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • Currently, £66 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £125. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to ADL.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to ADL.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport.

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

  • Of all flights departing from Sydney Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kms (5 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near SYD:

Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • Book a hotel close to ADL if you have a late Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Adelaide Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car rental or East Coast and chase adventure across Adelaide and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Adelaide Airport around one week in advance.

When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Adelaide based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to ADL in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 14ºC then.

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