Are there direct flights from Canberra to Adelaide?

Yes, direct flights are available from Canberra to Adelaide. Historically, direct flights accounted for 27.8% of all flight options on this route. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Canberra to Adelaide?

The direct flight from Canberra to Adelaide typically takes 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 970 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 5 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct route when available.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Canberra to Adelaide?

Historically, it has been slightly cheaper to fly with a layover from Canberra to Adelaide. Connecting flights had a median price of $241, while direct flights had a median price of $253. This represents a premium of 5% for choosing a direct flight. Direct flights accounted for 44.3% of the available options, indicating a fair balance between direct and connecting services.

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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-23
CBR - Adelaide
78% AI deal score
A$647
A$372
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08
CBR - Adelaide
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A$655
A$389
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Canberra to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Adelaide

Fares for flights from Canberra to Adelaide typically range from $249–$566, with a median price of $315. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Canberra to Adelaide may require some flexibility.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Adelaide, the data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $171. February follows closely with a median of $175, and September also presents a more economical option at $212.

A typical journey from Canberra to Adelaide takes about 1h 55m for a direct flight. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical connecting journey taking 5h 20m including connections. The overall median journey time, including both direct and connecting flights, is 1h 55m.

The route from Canberra to Adelaide covers a distance of 970 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Adelaide

Regular price: A$558 - A$662

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

Regularly, flights from Canberra to Adelaide range from AUD 558 to AUD 662. The current lowest deal is AUD 332 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 8.

now A$332

Low A$558

High A$662

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Adelaide is January, with a median price of $173. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $517. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$173

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$517

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Direct flights from Canberra to Adelaide

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Last-minute flights going from Canberra to Adelaide

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$972

A$628

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$618

A$473

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$763

A$537

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$935

A$606

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$763

A$531

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CBR - Adelaide

Canberra (CBR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$935

A$614

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 13 - Aug 14

A$936 → A$630

33%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

A$929 → A$644

31%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

A$647 → A$372

42%

6 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 8

A$655 → A$389

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Canberra to Adelaide

Canberra - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Canberra to Adelaide are above the typical level of $315.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $171

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Adelaide, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 55m

The typical direct flight from Canberra to Adelaide is 1 hour 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.2% of recent deals, typically with 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Canberra main airports to depart from

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$360

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Adelaide and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$371

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$191

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the cheapest flights from Canberra to Adelaide are typically found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price for a flight was $250. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $413, indicating that last-minute bookings can be significantly more expensive. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $264, which is also a good option compared to the most immediate bookings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Canberra to Adelaide is considered to be $249 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $315. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $566 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $249, it represents a competitive fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Canberra to Adelaide are January, February, and September. In January, the median price was $171, while February saw a median of $175. September also offered competitive fares with a median price of $212. These months are notably cheaper compared to the annual median price for this route, which stands at $315.

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Canberra to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Canberra to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Canberra to Adelaide

Regular price: A$558 - A$662

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

Regularly, flights from Canberra to Adelaide range from AUD 558 to AUD 662. The current lowest deal is AUD 332 with Jetstar, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 8.

now A$332

Low A$558

High A$662

The cheapest time to fly from Canberra to Adelaide

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$173

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$517

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