Return fares to Adelaide by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is November 2026, with return fares from $78 — 69% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $252).
Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide, with return fares from $78. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $252 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $156. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, July and August, you'll generally pay up to 50% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Adelaide
These are the average prices for return airfares to Adelaide
When is the cheapest time to travel to Adelaide? The cheapest month to travel is typically November.
How much do return flights to Adelaide cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Adelaide is $170.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Adelaide?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Adelaide is 07 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Adelaide?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Adelaide is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Adelaide? IndiGo, Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Adelaide take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 45 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Adelaide?The IATA code for Adelaide is ADL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -34.93726, 138.5392.
When should you book flights to Adelaide?From our data, you should book flights to Adelaide 30 days out.
Adelaide Airport is just 7 km west of the CBD, making it one of the closest major airports to a city centre in Australia. Most trips take under 15 minutes by road.
- JetBus (J1 and J2) is the public bus service to the city, departing from Stop 10 on Sir Richard Williams Avenue, a short walk from the terminal. Buses run every 15 to 30 minutes from about 4:40 am to 11 pm. The trip takes roughly 25 minutes to Currie Street in the CBD. You can tap on with a metroCARD or any contactless Visa, Mastercard or Amex bank card.
- Taxis queue at covered ranks outside the terminal, available around the clock. The short distance keeps fares reasonable by Australian airport standards.
- Rideshare services like Uber and Didi pick up from signposted zones at the terminal.
There is no train or tram link to the airport. If you are driving, Sir Donald Bradman Drive connects straight to the CBD with no toll roads on the route.
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