Cheap Flights to Adelaide

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Route One Way Return
Melbourne to Adelaide flights $76 $165
Gold Coast to Adelaide flights $109 $218
Sydney to Adelaide flights $125 $250
Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) to Adelaide flights $126 $252
Hobart to Adelaide flights $133 $252
Brisbane to Adelaide flights $139 $278
Launceston to Adelaide flights $162 $324
Darwin to Adelaide flights $163 $326
Perth to Adelaide flights $179 $358
Port Lincoln to Adelaide flights $182  
Canberra to Adelaide flights $184  
Newcastle to Adelaide flights $203  
Townsville to Adelaide flights $246  
Wagga Wagga to Adelaide flights $291  
Avalon to Adelaide flights $342 $314
Devonport to Adelaide flights $422  
Mount Isa to Adelaide flights $465 $932
Byron Bay to Adelaide flights   $494
Whyalla to Adelaide flights   $522

Prices last updated: 17 Jun 2026 05:31


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Adelaide

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

Jul 2026
$107
Aug 2026
$84
Sep 2026
$288
Oct 2026
$101
Nov 2026
$172
Dec 2026
$172
Jan 2027
$110
Feb 2027
$198
Mar 2027
$190
Apr 2027
$352

The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is August 2026, with return fares from $84 — 76% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $352).

When Should You Fly to Adelaide?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide, with return fares from $84. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $352.

Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $177. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, October and July, you'll generally pay up to 53% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Adelaide

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Adelaide

July 2026
$107
August 2026
$84
September 2026
$288
October 2026
$101
November 2026
$172
December 2026
$172
January 2027
$110
February 2027
$198
March 2027
$190
April 2027
$352

Average Prices for Return Flights to Adelaide

These are the average prices for return airfares to Adelaide

July 2026
$507
August 2026
$507
September 2026
$481
October 2026
$517
November 2026
$526
December 2026
$576
January 2027
$407
February 2027
$462
March 2027
$440
April 2027
$494

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Adelaide

When is the cheapest time to travel to Adelaide?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights to Adelaide cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Adelaide is $166.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Adelaide?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Adelaide is 22 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Adelaide?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Adelaide is Virgin Australia.

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 50 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.


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