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Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Nonstop flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) take about 1h 57m (1,164 km). Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly it. Lowest fare seen: $80 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Sydney

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

Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the tarmac at Mascot Airport, Sydney, Australia. — arriving in Sydney

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

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Airlines flying Adelaide to Sydney

Carriers on ADL–SYD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Jetstarnonstop fare seen✈ Virgin Australianonstop fare seen

Adelaide to Sydney fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $98 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$13131 Oct 2026 · Jetstar	—
Nov 2026	$1271 Nov 2026 · Virgin Australia	—
Jan 2027	$988 Jan 2027 · Jetstar	—
Mar 2027	$10326 Mar 2027 · Jetstar	—
Sept 2027	$1049 Sept 2027 · Jetstar	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $98 in January 2027, against $127 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Adelaide to Sydney, 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 Sydney

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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 — Adelaide to Sydney flights

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) 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 Adelaide from Sydney by air?

The great-circle distance between Adelaide International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 1,164 km (723 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Adelaide to Sydney?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADL–SYD 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 Adelaide to Sydney cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADL–SYD was $80 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 1 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 Adelaide to Sydney?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $98 one-way, against $131 for October 2026, 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 Sydney?

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 12 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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