Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Brisbane is UTC+10, which is 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
Flights from ADL to BNE start from 06:00 — the first with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Virgin Australia Regional. In total, you can choose from 78 weekly Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ADL to BNE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport, so getting to Brisbane (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier offering ADL to BNE flights, with 79.66% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ADL and BNE:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Newcastle Williamtown Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
$154 is the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Return flights start at $282. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from ADL to BNE by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ADL to BNE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of all flights leaving Adelaide Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Adelaide Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ADL? If you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're arriving on a late Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near BNE:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Brisbane Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Brisbane. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you want to go to Brisbane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to BNE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Brisbane, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to tick off its popular sights. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park, your itinerary will be busy.