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JQ,VA Return flights from $276
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VA Return flights from $309
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Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$317
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Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$335
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$344
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JQ,QF Return flights from $350
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QF,VA Return flights from $383
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Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$415
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$425
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$533
QF Return flights from $430
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$430
Dep. Fri 25 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$433
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Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$442
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$446
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$453
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$476
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$476
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$476
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 04 Aug$476
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$628
EK Return flights from $1,669
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,669
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$1,747
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Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 04 Aug$1,802
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$1,871
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$1,872
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,966
Dep. Fri 25 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,981
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$2,155
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,776
EK,QR Return flights from $1,740
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$1,740
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 04 Aug$1,743
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Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$1,752
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,765
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$1,772
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$1,778
Dep. Fri 25 SepRet. Mon 28 Sep$1,826
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,846
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$2,015
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,415

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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
$243
Aug 2026
$262
Sep 2026
$267
Oct 2026
$285
Nov 2026
$300
Feb 2027
$314

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is July 2026, with return fares from $243 — 23% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $314).

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 $243. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $314.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $278. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and September, you'll generally pay up to 13% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Adelaide to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$243
August 2026
$262
September 2026
$267
October 2026
$285
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
$432
August 2026
$385
September 2026
$409
October 2026
$432
November 2026
$379
December 2026
$430
January 2027
$377
February 2027
$422
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 $250.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Sydney is 24 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, ANA, Qantas and Alliance Air Pty 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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