How many flights from Sydney to Adelaide are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 44.1% of flights from Sydney to Adelaide were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find direct options, while others will typically have a single connection.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Adelaide?

The typical direct flight time from Sydney to Adelaide is 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1164 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as a connecting flight can add several hours to the total travel time.

Should I set a price alert for Sydney to Adelaide flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Sydney to Adelaide have been classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value occur regularly across the trailing 30 days. Setting a price alert can be a useful strategy to capture these frequent deals as they become available. Travelers can benefit from monitoring prices due to the consistent appearance of favorable fares.

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Sydney to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Adelaide

For those looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Adelaide, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $95. Other budget-friendly options include May, where the median fare is $136, and April, with a median fare of $179. Planning your travel during these months can significantly reduce costs.

Fares for flights from Sydney to Adelaide typically range from $272–$490, with a median price of $360. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 19% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When flying from Sydney to Adelaide, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the remaining flights typically include one connection. This means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with a single stop, depending on your preference for convenience versus potential cost savings.

A typical journey from Sydney to Adelaide takes approximately 2h 10m, including connections. For direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide, the median flight time is also 2h 10m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends to 7h 0m. This difference is important to consider when planning your travel schedule.

The distance between Sydney and Adelaide is 1164 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the availability of quick flight times and frequent service between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Adelaide

Regular price: A$280 - A$803

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is AUD 280 to AUD 803. The current lowest deal is AUD 229 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 17-Dec 21.

now A$229

Low A$280

High A$803

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide is March, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $413. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$95

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$413

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Adelaide

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$337

A$269

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$405

A$269

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$368

A$295

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$410

A$314

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$408

A$314

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$372

A$288

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

A$726 → A$443

39%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

A$718 → A$443

38%

8 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 12

A$690 → A$443

36%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

A$679 → A$443

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Adelaide are above the typical level, with 19% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March ($95), May ($136), and April ($179) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m.

Direct flights to Adelaide typically take 2h 10m, while connecting flights average 7h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

44.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 44.1% of flights from Sydney to Adelaide are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Sydney to Adelaide appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Adelaide, offering many connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$231

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Adelaide.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$344

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$247

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is a major international hub offering significantly more flight options than Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$140

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From SYD

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Mar 11

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From SYD

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Mar 17

Adelaide, Australia

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$652

$493

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Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 21

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$661

$493

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Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 16

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$640

$493

Save $147

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 21

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$663

$493

Save $170

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 17

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$643

$493

Save $150

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 21

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$663

$493

Save $170

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 16

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$640

$493

Save $147

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Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 16

Adelaide, Australia

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$646

$493

Save $153

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 11

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$639

$493

Save $146

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From SYD

Elite

Mar 17

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$652

$493

Save $159

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Business Class

From SYD

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Mar 15

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$637

$493

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $345. In contrast, purchasing within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $614. For the best value, travelers should aim to book well in advance.

A good deal for a flight from Sydney to Adelaide is considered to be $272 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $360, while prices in the upper quartile reached $490. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below $272 can help secure a favorable price.

Historically, March and May have offered the cheapest flights from Sydney to Adelaide. In March, the median price was $95, while in May, it was $136. April also presented competitive pricing with a median of $179. These months typically fall well below the annual median price of $360 for this route.

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Sydney to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Adelaide

Regular price: A$280 - A$803

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is AUD 280 to AUD 803. The current lowest deal is AUD 229 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 17-Dec 21.

now A$229

Low A$280

High A$803

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$95

September

Most Expensive

Flights from A$413

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Adelaide

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$337

A$269

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$405

A$269

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$368

A$295

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$410

A$314

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$408

A$314

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$372

A$288

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

A$726 → A$443

39%

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

A$718 → A$443

38%

8 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 12

A$690 → A$443

36%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

A$679 → A$443

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sydney to Adelaide are above the typical level, with 19% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March ($95), May ($136), and April ($179) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m.

Direct flights to Adelaide typically take 2h 10m, while connecting flights average 7h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

44.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 44.1% of flights from Sydney to Adelaide are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Sydney to Adelaide appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Adelaide, offering many connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$231

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Adelaide.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$344

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$247

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is a major international hub offering significantly more flight options than Adelaide.

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$637

$493

Save $144

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

Direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 10m.

44.1% of flights are direct.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Sydney 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

Mar 11

Mar 17

Mar 21

Mar 16

Mar 21

Mar 17

Mar 21

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 11

Mar 17

Mar 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

When should I buy Sydney to Adelaide tickets?

How do I know if a Sydney to Adelaide flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

How many flights from Sydney to Adelaide are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Sydney to Adelaide?

Should I set a price alert for Sydney to Adelaide flights?

Related routes

More routes from Sydney

Flights to Adelaide from other cities

Sydney to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

Direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 10m.

44.1% of flights are direct.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Sydney 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

Mar 11

Mar 17

Mar 21

Mar 16

Mar 21

Mar 17

Mar 21

Mar 16

Mar 16

Mar 11

Mar 17

Mar 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

When should I buy Sydney to Adelaide tickets?

How do I know if a Sydney to Adelaide flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Sydney to Adelaide?