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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

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Today’s best flight deals from Adelaide to Sydney

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Adelaide to Sydney

July 2 - July 27

Cheapest
Earliest

ADL - Sydney

$147

$156

Round trip

August 13 - August 15

Cheapest
Best

ADL - Sydney

$184

$156

Round trip

August 15 - August 17

Cheapest
Best

ADL - Sydney

$185

$156

Round trip

August 11 - August 29

Cheapest

ADL - Sydney

$156

$156

Round trip

August 10 - August 29

Cheapest

ADL - Sydney

$154

$156

Round trip

August 21 - August 22

Cheapest
Best

ADL - Sydney

$184

$156

Round trip

July 14 - July 21

ADL - Sydney

$167

$157

Round trip

August 25 - August 27

Best

ADL - Sydney

$184

$157

Round trip

August 26 - August 28

Best

ADL - Sydney

$184

$157

Round trip

July 23 - July 30

ADL - Sydney

$162

$159

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Right now, only 1% of recent fares for cheap flights from Adelaide to Sydney are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $150–$421, with a median of $268. Current fares are above the typical level.
A typical journey from Adelaide to Sydney takes about 4h 5m, including connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time, which can include layovers.
The distance between Adelaide and Sydney is 1164 km, making this a short-haul route. This distance generally translates to shorter travel times and more frequent flight options.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney, March stands out with a median fare of $127. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $136, followed by September at a median of $173.
For flights from Adelaide to Sydney, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 63% of recent fares are for direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney. When itineraries do include connections, they typically involve 1 stopover.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Sydney

Regular price: $129 - $216

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Sydney is between 129 USD and 216 USD. The current lowest deal is 156 USD with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 2-Jul 27.

now $156

Low $129

High $216

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Sydney is March, with a median price of 127 USD. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of 362 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $127

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $362

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Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney

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Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Sydney

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$208

$176

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$200

$176

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$147

$178

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$146

$178

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$257

$190

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

$147

$156

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to Sydney

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$371  →  $172

54%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$331  →  $187

44%

13 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 14

$355  →  $224

37%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

$370  →  $241

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Adelaide to Sydney are above the typical level at $156.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $127.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m

The median flight duration for this route is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are available, with 63% of recent deals being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear frequently, more than once a day.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a great choice for flights to Sydney, offering competitive prices for your trip.

📍 ~7 km from Adelaide city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international airport serving Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major hub with high reliability and excellent road and rail connectivity to Sydney.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Newcastle (NTL)

Cheapest

Newcastle Airport is a significant regional airport with frequent services and easy access from Northern Sydney.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional airport with multiple carriers, offering premium and business classes.

📍 ~440 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$365

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport offers reliable regional connectivity with multiple daily flights and premium cabin classes.

📍 ~380 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$379

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Best Elite deals to Sydney

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From ADL

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Sep 30

Sydney, Australia

49% AI deal score

$724

$611

Save $113

From ADL

Elite

Oct 15

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$675

$611

Save $64

From ADL

Elite

Sep 26

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$704

$611

Save $93

From ADL

Elite

Sep 21

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$702

$611

Save $91

From ADL

Elite

Sep 19

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$701

$611

Save $90

From ADL

Elite

Aug 07

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$686

$611

Save $75

From ADL

Elite

Oct 15

Sydney, Australia

47% AI deal score

$661

$611

Save $50

From ADL

Elite

Oct 14

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$651

$611

Save $40

From ADL

Elite

Aug 26

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$648

$611

Save $37

From ADL

Elite

Aug 01

Sydney, Australia

45% AI deal score

$629

$611

Save $18

From ADL

Elite

Aug 04

Sydney, Australia

44% AI deal score

$623

$611

Save $12

From ADL

Elite

Aug 01

Sydney, Australia

44% AI deal score

$621

$611

Save $10

From ADL

Elite

Aug 03

Sydney, Australia

44% AI deal score

$627

$611

Save $16

From ADL

Elite

Aug 17

Sydney, Australia

44% AI deal score

$625

$611

Save $14

From ADL

Elite

Aug 31

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Jul 18

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Aug 22

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Jul 26

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Aug 26

Sydney, Australia

43% AI deal score

$617

$611

Save $6

From ADL

Elite

Jul 15

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Aug 22

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Jul 31

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Aug 10

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$611

From ADL

Elite

Jul 18

Sydney, Australia

42% AI deal score

$611

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Adelaide to Sydney is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket has been around $255. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $504. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 60+ days in advance have averaged $303.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Sydney has historically been around $150 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $268. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets costing $421 or less. This threshold of $150 represents a competitive price point for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Adelaide to Sydney have been March, with a median price of $127, and January, with a median price of $136. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the annual median price of $268. While September is listed as the most expensive month with a median of $173, it is still considerably lower than the overall annual median.

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