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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Brisbane:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 08:39
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 00:49.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Brisbane:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Adelaide to Brisbane takes 2h 29m, covering 2,605 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Adelaide to Brisbane range from $324 to $478, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $324 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of $386. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $385 return, compared with $437 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Adelaide to Brisbane flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 93% on time
• Qantas Airways: 90% on time
• Jetstar: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and China Southern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Brisbane flights, with 56% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $1,333. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Brisbane are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $221, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Adelaide to Brisbane usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Adelaide to Brisbane route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 19 minutes.

Connecting flights from Adelaide to Brisbane most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 7% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Adelaide to Brisbane route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $365 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $422, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Adelaide and Brisbane. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 44m, compared to 13h 37m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Adelaide to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Enjoy a hot shower after your flight from Adelaide to Brisbane and check in at the airport’s shower facilities. In the International Terminal you can find the showers on Level 2 of the arrivals hall, while in the Domestic Terminal they’re located on Level 2, close to Gate 36. The use of the showers is free of charge, but you need to bring your own towel and toiletries.

The quickest and most convenient means of transport from the airport to Brisbane city centre is the Airtrain. This service departs every 15-30min and the station can be accessed from both the Domestic and International Terminals. The ride into the city takes about 20min and tickets can be bought at the Airtrain desks in the terminals or at the station.

In the retail area of Adelaide Airport, there are plenty of stores where you can find child-appropriate toys and things to do. WHSmith on Level 0 has plenty of colouring books and reading material, while toy stores provide everything from soft toys to crafting items.

While you wait to board your flight, the airport features a variety of exhibitions and local musicians. Art pieces are strewn all across the terminal and local musicians showcase their musical talent for your entertainment on Level 2 of the Retail Concourse.

Various airlines feature a lounge to relax in at Brisbane Airport. Travellers flying with Emirates can find the airline lounge near Gate 75 in International Departures and enjoy a quiet space to work, eat scrumptious food and have chilled drinks in. The Qantas lounges are situated in the Qantas terminal, and one of them is outside the security area near Gate 21, so you can access it easily after arrival.