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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

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JQ Return flights from $239
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Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$250
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JQ,VA Return flights from $278
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$278
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$283
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Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$294
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$295
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$296
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$298
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$299
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$319
Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$328
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$339
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$396
VA Return flights from $310
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$310
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$310
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Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$326
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$343
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$344
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$344
Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$354
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$370
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$379
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$379
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$384
JQ,QF Return flights from $364
Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$364
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$365
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Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$370
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$370
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$371
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$373
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$374
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$375
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$395
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$421
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$474
QF,VA Return flights from $384
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$384
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$387
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Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$400
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$416
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$426
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$426
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$426
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$426
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$448
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$451
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$464
QF Return flights from $433
Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$433
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$441
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Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$456
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$468
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$468
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$478
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$479
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$479
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$518
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$519
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$519
EK,QR Return flights from $1,784
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$1,784
Dep. Sat 18 JulRet. Sat 25 Jul$1,810
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Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$1,857
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Tue 15 Dec$1,997
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Tue 07 Jul$2,044
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Tue 14 Jul$2,056
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,149
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sun 12 Jul$2,180

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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 $239.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Sydney is 11 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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