Cheap Flights to Adelaide

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Route One Way Return
Avalon to Adelaide flights $49 $96
Melbourne to Adelaide flights $85 $170
Hobart to Adelaide flights $108 $264
Gold Coast to Adelaide flights $109 $218
Sydney to Adelaide flights $109 $218
Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) to Adelaide flights $126 $288
Brisbane to Adelaide flights $128 $256
Darwin to Adelaide flights $163 $326
Canberra to Adelaide flights $170 $380
Launceston to Adelaide flights $172 $248
Perth to Adelaide flights $179 $358
Newcastle to Adelaide flights $188 $390
Hervey Bay to Adelaide flights $232 $639
Mackay to Adelaide flights $272 $544
Uluru to Adelaide flights $344 $483
Cairns to Adelaide flights   $517
Tamworth to Adelaide flights   $761

Prices last updated: 13 Jul 2026 19:59


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Adelaide

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

Aug 2026
$86
Sep 2026
$198
Oct 2026
$249
Nov 2026
$78
Dec 2026
$222
Jan 2027
$241
Feb 2027
$110
Mar 2027
$420
Apr 2027
$238
May 2027
$382

The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is November 2026, with return fares from $78 — 81% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $420).

When Should You Fly to Adelaide?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide, with return fares from $78. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $420.

Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $222. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 65% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Adelaide

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Adelaide

August 2026
$86
September 2026
$198
October 2026
$249
November 2026
$78
December 2026
$222
January 2027
$241
February 2027
$110
March 2027
$420
April 2027
$238
May 2027
$382

Average Prices for Return Flights to Adelaide

These are the average prices for return airfares to Adelaide

August 2026
$477
September 2026
$487
October 2026
$472
November 2026
$522
December 2026
$516
January 2027
$469
February 2027
$460
March 2027
$440
April 2027
$455
May 2027
$433

Frequently Asked Questions about flying 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 $97.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Adelaide?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Adelaide is 12 August 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, Singapore Airlines, 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.


Getting to central Adelaide from Adelaide Airport (ADL)

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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