Are there direct flights from Canberra to Adelaide?

Direct flights from Canberra to Adelaide are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.6% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How many hours is the flight from Canberra to Adelaide?

The direct flight from Canberra to Adelaide typically takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 220 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights involving one stop, the median duration extends to about 8 hours and 30 minutes, or 510 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 970 kilometers.

How often do Canberra to Adelaide flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Canberra to Adelaide route historically experience regular price drops. This indicates that opportunities for finding deals appear consistently. Travelers monitoring this route can expect to see price fluctuations with some frequency. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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Canberra to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Adelaide

For cheap flights from Canberra to Adelaide, fares typically range from $431–$556, with a median of $490. Right now, current fares are below the typical level.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Adelaide, August stands out with a median fare of $298. Other more affordable months include January, with a median of $425, and December, where the median fare is $435.

A typical journey from Canberra to Adelaide takes about 3h 40m, including connections. The route is characterized by connecting_dominant, meaning most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

The distance between Canberra and Adelaide is 970 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance is covered by flights where new deals show up several times a week.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Adelaide

Regular price: A$422 - A$645

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

The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Adelaide is AUD422-AUD645. The current lowest deal is AUD396 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 17-Dec 7.

now A$396

Low A$422

High A$645

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Adelaide is August, with a median price of $299. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $672. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$299

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$672

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Direct flights from Canberra to Adelaide

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Adelaide

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$883

A$768

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$883

A$779

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$856

A$768

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$856

A$722

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$851

A$746

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$770

A$619

One-way

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

1 night

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A$564 → A$397

30%

7 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 11

A$555 → A$439

21%

5 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 15

A$804 → A$688

14%

2 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 15

A$861 → A$750

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Adelaide

Canberra - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Canberra to Adelaide are below the typical level at $396.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $298.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 40m

Nonstop flights from Canberra to Adelaide typically take 3h 40m, while connecting flights take 12h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Canberra to Adelaide appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Canberra main airports to depart from

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Adelaide, offering direct connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$398

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Adelaide and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$397

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a major international hub with significantly more flight options than Adelaide, ideal for international or long-haul travel.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (requires approximately 8 hours of driving or a short connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~A$196

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

$557

Save $219

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, booking flights from Canberra to Adelaide 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $448. In contrast, booking 14-27 days out typically resulted in an average price of $526, while flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $529. Planning ahead by more than two months generally offers the most significant savings.

A good deal for a flight from Canberra to Adelaide is typically considered to be around $431 or less. In the trailing 90 days, the median price for this route was $490. Prices above $556 were observed for the more expensive options. By aiming for fares at or below the $431 threshold, you are likely securing a competitive price.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Adelaide, with a median price of $298. January also offered lower prices, with a median of $425. December, while also listed among the cheaper months with a median of $435, was also the most expensive month overall across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $490.

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Canberra to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Adelaide

For cheap flights from Canberra to Adelaide, fares typically range from $431–$556, with a median of $490. Right now, current fares are below the typical level.

The distance between Canberra and Adelaide is 970 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance is covered by flights where new deals show up several times a week.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Adelaide

Regular price: A$422 - A$645

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

The regular price range for flights from Canberra to Adelaide is AUD422-AUD645. The current lowest deal is AUD396 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 17-Dec 7.

now A$396

Low A$422

High A$645

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Adelaide

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$299

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$672

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec