Are direct flights from London to Adelaide always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers can often be cheaper, though they will extend your travel duration. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Adelaide flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Adelaide flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes or using certain payment methods. Being aware of these can help you budget accurately.

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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-16
LON - Adelaide
89% AI deal score
£1,063
£772
Round trip
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LON - Adelaide
89% AI deal score
£1,065
£779
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LON - Adelaide
87% AI deal score
£1,037
£779
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92% AI deal score
£1,278
£794
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LON - Adelaide
87% AI deal score
£1,038
£794
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LON - Adelaide
92% AI deal score
£1,230
£812
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86% AI deal score
£1,030
£817
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85% AI deal score
£1,029
£822
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90% AI deal score
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LON - Adelaide
86% AI deal score
£1,029
£830
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London to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Adelaide

Flights from London to Adelaide cover a substantial 16,284 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that journeys typically involve multiple connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from London to Adelaide, fares typically range from $929 to $1,340, with a median price of $1,108. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Adelaide? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $749. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $756, followed by December at a median of $787.

Most itineraries for flights from London to Adelaide are connecting, with 0% being direct flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and typically involve 2 stopovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How long is the flight from London to Adelaide? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 31 hours and 25 minutes. Given that most flights on this route involve multiple stops, this duration reflects the overall travel time from departure to arrival.

How much is a round trip from London to Adelaide

Regular price: £940 - £1,477

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Adelaide is typically between 940 GBP and 1477 GBP. The current lowest deal is 753 GBP with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 7.

now £753

Low £940

High £1,477

The cheapest time to fly from London to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from London to Adelaide is August, with a median price of $749. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $2162. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from £749

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,162

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Adelaide

Qatar Airways

FlyAsianXpress

China Southern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Adelaide

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,519

£1,024

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Qatar Airways

£1,502

£1,106

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Adelaide

London (LHR) - Adelaide (ADL)

IndiGo

£1,673

£1,162

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Adelaide

London (LHR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Qatar Airways

£1,552

£1,147

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,274

£929

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,294

£934

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

£1,673 → £1,162

31%

7 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 17

£1,519 → £1,024

33%

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

£1,496 → £1,038

31%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

£1,465 → £1,023

30%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Adelaide

London - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Adelaide are below the typical level at $753.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $749.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Flights from London to Adelaide typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 31h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 0% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers connecting flights

Qatar Airways has 34 connecting flight deals from London to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Adelaide are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers the cheapest flights from London to Adelaide, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£790

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub for flights from London to Adelaide, providing many flight options.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£945

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for travelers departing from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£1,125

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an option for flights from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£1,288

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is a departure choice for flights from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£840

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£1,049

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway to Adelaide and surrounding South Australia.

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

💸 Flights from ~£790

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne (MEL) is a major international hub with significantly more flight options than Adelaide.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (requires ~8 hours driving or connecting flight)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

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Best Elite deals to Adelaide

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From LGW

Elite

Jan 07

Adelaide, Australia

90% AI deal score

$7,070

$5,353

Save $1,717

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Jan 17

Adelaide, Australia

90% AI deal score

$7,591

$5,392

Save $2,199

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Jan 07

Adelaide, Australia

90% AI deal score

$7,323

$5,392

Save $1,931

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Jan 17

Adelaide, Australia

90% AI deal score

$7,578

$5,392

Save $2,186

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Jan 17

Adelaide, Australia

87% AI deal score

$7,354

$5,743

Save $1,611

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 04

Adelaide, Australia

79% AI deal score

$6,300

$5,671

Save $629

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Aug 18

Adelaide, Australia

79% AI deal score

$6,703

$5,703

Save $1,000

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Aug 23

Adelaide, Australia

79% AI deal score

$6,614

$5,705

Save $909

Shenzhen Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Aug 13

Adelaide, Australia

77% AI deal score

$7,766

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 13

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

$4,347

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 11

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

$4,347

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 10

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

$4,524

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance can often result in lower prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Last-minute bookings usually carry a higher cost.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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London to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from London to Adelaide

Regular price: £940 - £1,477

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Adelaide is typically between 940 GBP and 1477 GBP. The current lowest deal is 753 GBP with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 7.

now £753

Low £940

High £1,477

The cheapest time to fly from London to Adelaide

August

Cheapest

Flights from £749

April

Most Expensive

Flights from £2,162

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Adelaide

Qatar Airways

FlyAsianXpress

China Southern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Adelaide

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,519

£1,024

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Qatar Airways

£1,502

£1,106

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Adelaide

London (LHR) - Adelaide (ADL)

IndiGo

£1,673

£1,162

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Adelaide

London (LHR) - Adelaide (ADL)

Qatar Airways

£1,552

£1,147

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,274

£929

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,294

£934

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

£1,673 → £1,162

31%

7 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 17

£1,519 → £1,024

33%

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

£1,496 → £1,038

31%

3 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 22

£1,465 → £1,023

30%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Adelaide

London - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Adelaide are below the typical level at $753.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $749.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Flights from London to Adelaide typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 31h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 0% direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers connecting flights

Qatar Airways has 34 connecting flight deals from London to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Adelaide are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers the cheapest flights from London to Adelaide, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£790

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub for flights from London to Adelaide, providing many flight options.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£945

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for travelers departing from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£1,125

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an option for flights from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£1,288

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is a departure choice for flights from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£840

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another option for flights from London to Adelaide.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£1,049

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway to Adelaide and surrounding South Australia.

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

💸 Flights from ~£790

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Adelaide, Australia

77% AI deal score

$7,766

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 13

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

$4,347

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LCY

Elite

Jan 11

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

$4,347

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 10

Adelaide, Australia

76% AI deal score

$4,524

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Cheap Flights from London to Adelaide

Today’s best flight deals from London to Adelaide

London to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from London to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from London to Adelaide

Direct flights from London to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from London to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Adelaide

London - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Qatar Airways offers connecting flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

Best Elite deals to Adelaide

Jan 07

Jan 17

Jan 07

Jan 17

Jan 17

Sep 04

Aug 18

Aug 23

Aug 13

Jan 13

Jan 11

Dec 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

How can I find cheap flights from London to Adelaide?

When should I book flights from London to Adelaide?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Adelaide?

Are direct flights from London to Adelaide always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Adelaide flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking London to Adelaide flights?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Adelaide from other cities

London to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from London to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from London to Adelaide

Direct flights from London to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from London to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Adelaide

London - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for the best prices

Connecting flights take 31h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Qatar Airways offers connecting flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

Best Elite deals to Adelaide

Jan 07

Jan 17

Jan 07

Jan 17

Jan 17

Sep 04

Aug 18

Aug 23

Aug 13

Jan 13

Jan 11

Dec 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

How can I find cheap flights from London to Adelaide?

When should I book flights from London to Adelaide?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from London to Adelaide?