Can I fly direct from Adelaide to Canberra?

Yes, direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra are available. Historically, approximately 42.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights also make up a significant portion of the available routes across the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

The flight from Adelaide to Canberra typically takes 1 hour and 35 minutes for a direct journey. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 970 kilometers. Travelers can expect a significantly shorter travel time by opting for a direct flight.

How often do cheap flights from Adelaide to Canberra come up?

Cheap flights from Adelaide to Canberra are considered frequent. Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, this route consistently offers opportunities for budget-friendly travel. Travelers can typically find favorable deals with regularity. This route is known for its frequent availability of competitively priced flights.

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To Canberra

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Adelaide to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Canberra

Flights from Adelaide to Canberra cover a distance of 970 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically results in a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for travelers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Adelaide to Canberra, fares typically range from $201–$433, with a median of $253. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating higher prices than usual. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare can be challenging at present. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices is advisable.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Canberra, January stands out with a median fare of $137. Other affordable months include August, with a median of $167, and September, with a median of $169. These months offer the most competitive prices for this route.

A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 42.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

A typical journey from Adelaide to Canberra, including connections, takes approximately 1h 35m. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1h 35m. Connecting itineraries, however, have a median duration of 5h 30m, reflecting the added time for layovers.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Canberra

Regular price: A$484 - A$756

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Canberra are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Canberra is AUD 484 to AUD 756. The current lowest deal is AUD 352 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 1 to Sep 22.

now A$352

Low A$484

High A$756

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Canberra

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Canberra is September, with a median price of $173. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $349. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$173

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$349

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Direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Canberra

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

A$997

A$654

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$1,036

A$727

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

Jetstar

A$808

A$528

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,004

A$747

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$996

A$699

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,004

A$734

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A$998 → A$629

37%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

A$990 → A$629

37%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A$849 → A$497

42%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

A$775 → A$442

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Canberra

Adelaide - Canberra route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Adelaide to Canberra are below the typical level at $352.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $137 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

Direct flights are available on 42.4% of recent routes from Adelaide to Canberra.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is a direct flight option for the Adelaide to Canberra route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a great option for flights to Canberra, offering competitive prices for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$354

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Adelaide to Canberra.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$370

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport offers an extensive flight network and frequency, providing a robust alternative for Canberra travelers.

📍 ~240 km from Canberra (reachable by bus or train, approximately 3 hours travel time by road).

💸 Flights from ~A$224

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

$568

Save $86

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Canberra

Historically, the best prices for flights from Adelaide to Canberra are found when booking 60 or more days in advance. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for flights booked in this window was $191. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $249, while booking 7-13 days out averages $242. Planning ahead by at least two months generally yields the most savings for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Canberra was considered to be $201 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $253. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $433 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $201 would typically secure a favorable deal.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Canberra, with a median price of $137. Other historically inexpensive months include August and September, which had median prices of $167 and $169 respectively. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $253. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options compared to the annual average.

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Adelaide to Canberra: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Canberra

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Canberra

Regular price: A$484 - A$756

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Canberra are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Canberra is AUD 484 to AUD 756. The current lowest deal is AUD 352 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 1 to Sep 22.

now A$352

Low A$484

High A$756

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Canberra

September

Cheapest

Flights from A$173

August

Most Expensive

Flights from A$349

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec