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JQ Return flights from $242
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VA Return flights from $246
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$246
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$284
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Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$309
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$309
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$309
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$314
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Tue 09 Feb$337
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$338
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$343
JQ,VA Return flights from $253
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$253
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$257
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$274
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$278
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$278
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$286
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Tue 09 Feb$292
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$295
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$297
JQ,QF Return flights from $295
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$295
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$299
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$318
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Tue 09 Feb$342
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$345
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$346
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$357
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$358
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$367
QF,VA Return flights from $306
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$306
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$342
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$358
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Tue 09 Feb$363
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$378
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$380
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$380
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$383
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$420
QF Return flights from $323
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$323
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$334
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$390
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$432
Dep. Fri 11 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$433
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Tue 09 Feb$445
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$454
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$470
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$478
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $445
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$445
ZL Return flights from $1,145
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$1,145
EK,QR Return flights from $1,637
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$1,637
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$1,656
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Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$1,702
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$1,738
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$1,962

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Adelaide to Sydney

Return fares from Adelaide to Sydney by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$212
Aug 2026
$252
Sep 2026
$267
Oct 2026
$347
Nov 2026
$300
Feb 2027
$314

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is July 2026, with return fares from $212 — 39% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $347).

When Should You Fly to Sydney?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sydney, with return fares from $212. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $347.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $282. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 25% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Adelaide to Sydney Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Adelaide to Sydney return airfares.

July 2026
$212
August 2026
$252
September 2026
$267
October 2026
$347
November 2026
$300
February 2027
$314

Average Adelaide to Sydney Return Prices

These are the average prices for Adelaide to Sydney return airfares.

July 2026
$420
August 2026
$399
September 2026
$412
October 2026
$448
November 2026
$399
December 2026
$450
February 2027
$430
March 2027
$430
April 2027
$403

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Adelaide to Sydney

When is the cheapest time to travel from Adelaide to Sydney?

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Adelaide to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $242.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Adelaide to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Sydney is 22 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Adelaide to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Adelaide to Sydney is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Sydney?

Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Adelaide to Sydney take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sydney?

The IATA code for Sydney is SYD. It is located in Australia at coordinates -33.93474, 151.166.

When should you book flights to Sydney?

From our data, you should book flights to Sydney 30 days out.


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