Cheap flights from Adelaide to Sydney

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Cheapest round-trip flights $165
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Sydney is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight $83
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Adelaide to Sydney is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway $221
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Adelaide to Sydney is currently $221
Cheapest business class flights $624
Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Adelaide to Sydney is currently $624
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Adelaide to Sydney takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Sydney is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $155–225
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $220–385

Popular airlines from Adelaide to Sydney

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $322
    Typical price: $320–405
    62 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
    208 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $214
    Typical price: $225–315
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
    184 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $165
    Typical price: $160–280
    39 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
    46 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    13 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - SYD Every day
  • Rex
    Typical price: $780–1,150
    10 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - SYD Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Fiji Airways
    from $1,094
    Typical price: $1,050–4,450
    6 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - SYD Every Mon, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Adelaide

  • Adelaide Airport (ADL)
    Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
  • Kingscote Airport (KGC)
    Kingscote Australia 3 hr 26 min 81 mi
  • Whyalla Airport (WYA)
    Whyalla Australia 4 hr 14 min 143 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
  • Canberra Airport (CBR)
    Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
  • Newcastle Airport (NTL)
    Newcastle Australia 2 hr 6 min 82 mi
  • Shellharbour Airport (WOL)
    Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Adelaide to Sydney are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $155 to $225.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $322, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $214, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $165, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $1,094, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Sydney starts at $165 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Adelaide to Sydney.
Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Adelaide to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Adelaide to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Adelaide to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 62 nonstop flights and 208 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Sydney are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 46 nonstop flights and 184 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
  • Jetstar offers 39 nonstop flights and 46 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
  • Air New Zealand offers 13 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
  • Rex offers 10 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 6 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Adelaide and Sydney.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $322, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $214, flying from May 14 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $165, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Adelaide to Sydney is $1,094, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Adelaide to Sydney.
  • There are 62 Qantas direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 39 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Sydney at price $221 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Adelaide to Sydney.
  • There are 62 Qantas direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 46 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 39 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Adelaide and Sydney start at $165 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Adelaide to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Sydney start at $624 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Sydney start at $165 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Adelaide to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Adelaide and Sydney starts at $221 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Sydney at price $221 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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