Are there direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Adelaide to Sydney route. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 57% of all observed flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates a good availability of non-stop options for travelers.

How many hours is the flight from Adelaide to Sydney?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Adelaide to Sydney is approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. This covers a distance of 1164 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 6 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

How often do Adelaide to Sydney flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Adelaide to Sydney route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. Price fluctuations are common, and monitoring this route can often lead to securing a better deal within a 30-day window.

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Adelaide to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Right now, fares for flights from Adelaide to Sydney are above the typical level, with only 4% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $259 to $441, with a median of $334. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Adelaide to Sydney.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney, July stands out with a median fare of $165. February is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $173, followed by May at $267. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the typical median.

A typical journey from Adelaide to Sydney takes about 1h 55m. Since a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the typical journey time reflects both direct and connecting options. For connecting itineraries, the median journey time is 6h 50m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 1h 55m.

The route from Adelaide to Sydney covers a distance of 1164 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. A meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection. Specifically, 57% of recent fares for this route were for direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Sydney

Regular price: A$193 - A$365

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

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Sydney is AUD 193 to AUD 365. The current lowest deal is AUD 251 with Jetstar for travel from Nov 21-Nov 24.

now A$251

Low A$193

High A$365

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Sydney is February, with a median price of $173. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $389. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$173

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$389

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Sydney

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$324

A$313

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$211

A$251

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$221

A$252

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$211

A$252

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$304

A$289

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$283

A$273

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

A$273 → A$273

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

A$251 → A$255

1 night

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A$284 → A$289

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

A$249 → A$255

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Sydney flights are above the typical level, with a median of $334.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $165. February and May are also good.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney typically take 1h 55m. Connecting flights average 6h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on this route, with 57% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has a direct deal for $251

Jetstar has a direct deal for $251 from November 21-24, according to Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Sydney are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a great choice for flights to Sydney, offering convenient departures.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$247

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly into Sydney Airport for convenient access to Sydney, making your trip from Adelaide easy.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$243

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, providing robust flight schedules and infrastructure.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~A$411

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Business Class

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Jan 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Adelaide to Sydney is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $316 when booked in this window. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $658, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. Planning ahead can lead to considerable savings on this route.

A good price for a flight from Adelaide to Sydney is typically considered to be around $259 or less. Historically, the median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $334. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $441 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold can help travelers secure a more economical fare.

Historically, July and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Adelaide to Sydney, with median prices of $165 and $173 respectively. These months offer significant savings compared to the annual median price of $334. While May also shows a lower median price of $267, July and February typically present the most economical options for this route.

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Adelaide to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Sydney

Regular price: A$193 - A$365

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

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Sydney is AUD 193 to AUD 365. The current lowest deal is AUD 251 with Jetstar for travel from Nov 21-Nov 24.

now A$251

Low A$193

High A$365

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$173

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$389

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Sydney

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$324

A$313

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$211

A$251

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$221

A$252

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$211

A$252

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$304

A$289

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Sydney

Adelaide (ADL) - Sydney (SYD)

Jetstar

A$283

A$273

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

A$273 → A$273

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

A$251 → A$255

1 night

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A$284 → A$289

9 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 16

A$249 → A$255

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Sydney flights are above the typical level, with a median of $334.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $165. February and May are also good.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney typically take 1h 55m. Connecting flights average 6h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on this route, with 57% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has a direct deal for $251

Jetstar has a direct deal for $251 from November 21-24, according to Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Sydney are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a great choice for flights to Sydney, offering convenient departures.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$247

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly into Sydney Airport for convenient access to Sydney, making your trip from Adelaide easy.

📍 ~9 km from Sydney city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$243

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, providing robust flight schedules and infrastructure.

Sydney, Australia

65% AI deal score

$570

$520

Save $50

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has a direct deal for $251

Deals are frequent on this route

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When should I buy Adelaide to Sydney tickets?

How much should a flight from Adelaide to Sydney cost?

What's the best month to fly from Adelaide to Sydney?

Are there direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

How many hours is the flight from Adelaide to Sydney?

How often do Adelaide to Sydney flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Adelaide

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Adelaide to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Adelaide - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has a direct deal for $251

Deals are frequent on this route

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

When should I buy Adelaide to Sydney tickets?

How much should a flight from Adelaide to Sydney cost?

What's the best month to fly from Adelaide to Sydney?