Can I fly direct from Adelaide to Canberra?

Yes, direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra are available. Historically, approximately 42.4% of flights on this route have been direct over the trailing 90 days. For journeys involving a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination. This indicates a good chance of finding a non-stop option for your trip.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

The typical direct flight from Adelaide to Canberra has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 5 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 970 kilometers. Travelers can expect a relatively short journey when opting for a direct connection.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Adelaide to Canberra have been classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers can regularly find favorable prices for this route. Over the trailing 30 days, opportunities for good value flights have appeared consistently, making it a route where deals are not uncommon.

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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 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance means you can expect a relatively quick journey, connecting two key Australian cities.

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, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for better pricing may arise.

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

A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 42.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra. For the remaining itineraries, most connect once. This means you have options for both direct and connecting services, depending on your preference for speed versus potential cost savings.

A typical journey from Adelaide to Canberra takes approximately 1h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time you can expect, whether you opt for a direct flight or an itinerary with a single stopover.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Canberra

Regular price: A$479 - A$751

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

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Canberra is typically between AUD 479 and AUD 751. The current lowest deal is AUD 398 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.

now A$398

Low A$479

High A$751

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

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Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Canberra

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ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

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A$1,105

A$642

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Jetstar

A$933

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A$1,004

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ADL - Canberra

Adelaide (ADL) - Canberra (CBR)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,118

A$760

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

A$1,085 → A$595

45%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A$1,118 → A$658

41%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

A$1,078 → A$630

42%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

A$1,105 → A$687

38%

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 $398.

📅 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 and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

42.4% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 42.4% of flights on this route are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines provides direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Canberra are historically frequent within 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport (ADL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Canberra.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$395

Canberra main airports to arrive at

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is ideal for direct flights from Adelaide to the nation's capital.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$396

Airports nearby Canberra used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney (SYD) offers an extensive flight network and frequency, serving as a primary hub for the region.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$243

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Canberra

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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. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $242, while flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaged $363. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on 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 typically began to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of observed prices being $433 or less. Aiming for a fare around $201 can help secure a cost-effective trip.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Canberra, with a median price of $137. August and September also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $167 and $169 respectively. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $253, indicating that these months provide notable savings compared to the yearly 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$479 - A$751

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

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Canberra is typically between AUD 479 and AUD 751. The current lowest deal is AUD 398 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.

now A$398

Low A$479

High A$751

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