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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights are often more economical and can provide opportunities to visit another city during a longer stopover. The 'best' option depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on London to Adelaide flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can often unlock more competitive flight prices. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Even shifting your travel by a day or two can sometimes make a difference.

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 meal costs. Also, consider the price of transportation to and from the airports at both ends of your journey. These additional expenses can impact the total cost of your trip.

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2027-02-04 – 2027-02-26
LON - Adelaide
91% AI deal score
£983
£713
Round trip
2027-02-05 – 2027-02-24
LON - Adelaide
91% AI deal score
£988
£713
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2027-02-05 – 2027-02-26
LON - Adelaide
91% AI deal score
£987
£713
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LON - Adelaide
91% AI deal score
£987
£716
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LON - Adelaide
89% AI deal score
£1,015
£718
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LON - Adelaide
90% AI deal score
£1,112
£732
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£1,053
£733
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£983
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LON - Adelaide
86% AI deal score
£1,089
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London to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Adelaide

Flights from London to Adelaide cover a substantial distance of 16,284 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This extensive route typically involves significant travel time due to the distance.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from London to Adelaide, fares typically range from $929–$1340, with a median price of $1108. 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 deals 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. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $756. December presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $787.

There are no direct flights from London to Adelaide; most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop, and connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from London to Adelaide takes approximately 31h 25m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the multiple stopovers common on this long-haul route, reflecting the total time spent traveling from departure to arrival.

How much is a round trip from London to Adelaide

Regular price: £883 - £1,622

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Adelaide is £883-£1622. The current lowest deal is £713 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Feb 4-Feb 24.

now £713

Low £883

High £1,622

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

China Southern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Adelaide

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,263

£948

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,370

£1,016

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,254

£855

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,254

£965

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,359

£983

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,226

£937

One-way

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

18 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 23

£1,284 → £788

39%

21 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 28

£1,408 → £942

33%

18 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 27

£1,407 → £968

31%

17 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 26

£1,406 → £975

31%

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, with deals around $713.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September ($749), August ($756), and December ($787) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 25m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for connecting flights

Connecting flight deals are frequent for this long-haul route, with many options available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers many deals

China Southern Airlines has 28 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 2% of the time

Historically, good prices from London to Adelaide are available 2% of the time.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights from London to Adelaide, starting from 713 GBP.

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

💸 Flights from ~£713

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 ~£713

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne (MEL) is a major international hub with more flight options, but is over 600km from Adelaide.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (reachable by car or connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~£535

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

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Best Elite deals to Adelaide

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From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,510

Save $2,188

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,553

Save $2,145

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,689

$5,652

Save $2,037

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,662

Save $2,036

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,662

Save $2,036

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,816

$5,669

Save $2,147

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,784

$5,669

Save $2,115

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$7,771

$5,705

Save $2,066

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,695

Save $2,003

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,705

Save $1,993

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Dec 29

Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$7,698

$5,705

Save $1,993

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGW

Elite

Dec 25

Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$8,144

$5,818

Save $2,326

Iberia Airlines, +1

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 platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you monitor fare changes.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking period. There isn't a single 'best' time that applies to all routes.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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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: £883 - £1,622

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Adelaide is £883-£1622. The current lowest deal is £713 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Feb 4-Feb 24.

now £713

Low £883

High £1,622

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

China Southern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from London to Adelaide

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,263

£948

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,370

£1,016

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

China Eastern Airlines

£1,254

£855

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,254

£965

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,359

£983

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Adelaide

London (LGW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Air China

£1,226

£937

One-way

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

18 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 23

£1,284 → £788

39%

21 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 28

£1,408 → £942

33%

18 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 27

£1,407 → £968

31%

17 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 26

£1,406 → £975

31%

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, with deals around $713.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September ($749), August ($756), and December ($787) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 25m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent for connecting flights

Connecting flight deals are frequent for this long-haul route, with many options available.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers many deals

China Southern Airlines has 28 direct deals, making it a prominent carrier on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 2% of the time

Historically, good prices from London to Adelaide are available 2% of the time.

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick offers the cheapest flights from London to Adelaide, starting from 713 GBP.

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

💸 Flights from ~£713

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 ~£713

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne (MEL) is a major international hub with more flight options, but is over 600km from Adelaide.

Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$8,144

$5,818

Save $2,326

Iberia Airlines, +1

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 September for the best prices

Connecting flights average 31h 25m

Deals are frequent for connecting flights

China Southern Airlines offers many deals

Good prices are available 2% of the time

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

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 25

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 September for the best prices

Connecting flights average 31h 25m

Deals are frequent for connecting flights

China Southern Airlines offers many deals

Good prices are available 2% of the time

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

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 25

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?