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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 69.9% of flights from Sydney to Adelaide were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced one stop. This indicates a high availability of direct routes for this journey.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Adelaide?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Adelaide has a median duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1164 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should factor in this difference when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to Adelaide route have shown frequent fluctuations. This pattern suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. By monitoring price changes, you may be able to secure a more favorable deal for your journey.

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Sydney to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Adelaide

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Adelaide, October and November stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of just $90. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $123. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Sydney to Adelaide typically range from $153 to $349, with a median price of $250. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals is possible but requires some flexibility.

A meaningful share of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 69.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide. For the remaining itineraries, most connecting flights typically involve one stopover. This mix provides options for travelers who prioritize either speed or potential cost savings through connections.

A typical journey from Sydney to Adelaide takes approximately 2h 10m, including connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time experienced by passengers on this route. For those flying non-stop, the flight time is also around 2h 10m, while connecting itineraries have a median duration of 7h 40m.

The distance between Sydney and Adelaide is 1164 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the efficiency of travel between these two Australian cities.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Adelaide

Regular price: A$185 - A$455

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is between AUD185 and AUD455. The current lowest deal is AUD250 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now A$250

Low A$185

High A$455

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide is November, with a median price of $93. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $300. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$93

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$300

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$744

A$446

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$446

A$252

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$415

A$259

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$541

A$259

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$548

A$259

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$487

A$276

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

A$466 → A$248

47%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

A$472 → A$252

47%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A$443 → A$248

44%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

A$446 → A$252

43%

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Sydney - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Adelaide are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

October and November are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October and November, with median prices of $90.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights to Adelaide typically take 2 hours 10 minutes, with connecting flights averaging 7h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with 69.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct deals

Jetstar has direct flight deals available from Sydney to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Adelaide are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a key departure point for flights to Adelaide, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$246

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) serves as an alternative departure option for your trip to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$343

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$244

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne (MEL) is a major hub providing significantly more flight options for international and long-haul travel.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$139

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $188. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $501. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance showed an average price of $203, which is still higher than the 14-27 day window.

A flight from Sydney to Adelaide is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $153. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $250, while prices in the upper quartile reached $349 or more.

Historically, October and November have offered the cheapest flights from Sydney to Adelaide, with a median price of $90 for both months. January also presented favorable prices, with a median of $123. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $250, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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$185 - A$455

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is between AUD185 and AUD455. The current lowest deal is AUD250 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now A$250

Low A$185

High A$455

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$93

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$300

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$744

A$446

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$446

A$252

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$415

A$259

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$541

A$259

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$548

A$259

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Adelaide

Sydney (SYD) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$487

A$276

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 22

A$466 → A$248

47%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

A$472 → A$252

47%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A$443 → A$248

44%

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

A$446 → A$252

43%

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 for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

October and November are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October and November, with median prices of $90.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Direct flights to Adelaide typically take 2 hours 10 minutes, with connecting flights averaging 7h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with 69.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct deals

Jetstar has direct flight deals available from Sydney to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Adelaide are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a key departure point for flights to Adelaide, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$246

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) serves as an alternative departure option for your trip to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$343

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$244

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne (MEL) is a major hub providing significantly more flight options for international and long-haul travel.

Adelaide, Australia

75% AI deal score

$927

$503

Save $424

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

October and November are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

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

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Sep 24

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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

October and November are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 2h 10m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

Sep 24

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?