Cheap Flights from Sydney to Adelaide

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Flight deals from Sydney to Adelaide

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney to Adelaide Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $275. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Adelaide flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney to Adelaide: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Adelaide below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Adelaide.

Sydney to Adelaide: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$271
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week796

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide is $271. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Adelaide.
Qatar Airways, IndiGo and Qantas fly direct from Sydney to Adelaide.
As of August 2026, there are 796 flights per week flying from Sydney to Adelaide.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Adelaide Airport on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Adelaide but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Adelaide is Jetstar .

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Adelaide?

How easy is it to depart on flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the main airport in Sydney, and operates direct flights to Adelaide daily. Sydney Airport has 3 terminals.

  • Terminal 2 – all Jetstar, Tigerair, and Virgin Australia flights to Adelaide depart from T2.
  • Terminal 3 – all Qantas flights to Adelaide depart from T3.

T2 and T3 provide passengers with access to free WiFi, restaurants, bars, snack kiosks, cash machines, shops, information desks and charging points. T2 and T3 are connected, but if you are transferring from T1 you can take the free T-Bus, or the AirTrain which charges 6AUD ($6.30) – though this fee is waived you fly with Virgin Australia or Qantas.

Arrive at Sydney Airport at least 1 hour before your flight to Adelaide is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Sydney to Adelaide? 

  • A form of photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
  • New Zealand citizens have a right to travel, live and work in Australia, for more information, please visit the Australian High Commission.

What is Adelaide Airport like?

Adelaide Airport is South Australia’s key flights hub, welcoming in regular direct flights from Sydney. This airport has 1 modern terminal.

  • Main Terminal – all flights to Adelaide fly into this terminal.

Upon arrival at Adelaide Airport, you’ll discover a few restaurants, coffee bars, and snack kiosks. You’ll also find a decent range of shops, plus ATMs, a pharmacy, VIP lounges, and free WiFi.

What is the weather like on Adelaide?

  • Adelaide’s summers typically average 29°C, whilst winters are mild and cool, roughly between 8-16°C.

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Adelaide?

  • Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Sydney.

Is Adelaide cheaper than Sydney?

Yes, Adelaide is cheaper than Sydney by about 5-50% across a number of costs, like dining, shopping and accommodation. We can help you find cheap hotels in Adelaide, and the best boutique hotels as well.

  Sydney Adelaide
Average cost of a meal for 2 people 80AUD ($84) 70AUD ($73)
Average cost of a coffee 4.00AUD ($4.20) 4.20AUD ($4.40)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD 45-55AUD ($47-58) 25AUD ($26)

What about return flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

Click the Return button when searching for your outbound fares to see return fares, or alternatively, visit our Adelaide to Sydney flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019


Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.