Hilltop view of Adelaide city skyline with lush trees and rolling hills in South Australia. — flights from Sydney to Adelaide
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Flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL) take about 1h 57m (1,164 km). Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $83 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Adelaide

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Hilltop view of Adelaide city skyline with lush trees and rolling hills in South Australia. — arriving in Adelaide

Airport transfer

ADL → Adelaide, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Things to book in Adelaide

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Airlines flying Sydney to Adelaide

Carriers on SYD–ADL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Jetstarnonstop fare seen✈ Virgin Australianonstop fare seen

Sydney to Adelaide fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $83 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$8328 Oct 2026 · Jetstar—
Nov 2026$8618 Nov 2026 · Jetstar—
Dec 2026$9421 Dec 2026 · Jetstar—
Jan 2027$9510 Jan 2027 · Jetstar—
Feb 2027$16421 Feb 2027 · Jetstar—
Apr 2027$1007 Apr 2027 · Jetstar—
Sept 2027$1039 Sept 2027 · Jetstar—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $83 in October 2026, against $94 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Sydney to Adelaide, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Adelaide

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — Sydney to Adelaide flights

How long is the flight from Sydney to Adelaide?
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL) takes about 1h 57m, covering 1,164 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Sydney from Adelaide by air?
The great-circle distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and Adelaide International Airport is 1,164 km (723 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Sydney to Adelaide?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SYD–ADL route include Jetstar and Virgin Australia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Adelaide cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SYD–ADL was $83 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $83 one-way, against $164 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to Australia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Adelaide?
Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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