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Cheapest return flight
$116
Typical prices: $255-$489
Jetstar
Tue 2/10Wed 10/10
AVV - ADL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$75
Typical prices: $136-$305
Jetstar
Mon 1/10
AVV - ADL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and others. Average duration is 1h 55m.
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Cheap Flights to Adelaide

 
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Recent return flight deals to Adelaide

Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Jetstar Logo
18:50 - 19:40AVV  Melbourne Avalon-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
17:50 - 19:35ADL  Adelaide-AVV Melbourne Avalon
1h 15mdirect
$116Jetstar
Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Jetstar Logo
18:50 - 19:40AVV  Melbourne Avalon-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
17:50 - 19:35ADL  Adelaide-AVV Melbourne Avalon
1h 15mdirect
$119Jetstar
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Jetstar Logo
20:10 - 21:00AVV  Melbourne Avalon-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
17:50 - 19:35ADL  Adelaide-AVV Melbourne Avalon
1h 15mdirect
$119Jetstar
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 10:00MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 09:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$191Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 09:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$191Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 08:00MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 25mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 19:40ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$198Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
09:10 - 10:00MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 21:40ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$223Virgin Australia
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
09:10 - 10:00MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
21:30 - 23:20ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$224Virgin Australia
Sun, 27 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 07:05MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 15mdirect
$388Qantas Airways
Wed, 23 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
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06:15 - 07:05MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
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10:10 - 11:55ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 15mdirect
$388Qantas Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Adelaide flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Adelaide with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Adelaide?

Melbourne Avalon Airport to Adelaide is the cheapest route at $116 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is the most popular connection with return deals from $191.

How much is a flight to Adelaide?

A return flight to Adelaide costs $344 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Melbourne Airport average $247, while Sydney runs a bit higher at $302.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Adelaide?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Adelaide at $353 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $383.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide with an average price of $289 return.
  • December ($393) and October ($377) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Adelaide?

Night flights to Adelaide are the cheapest at $303 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $393.

What is a good deal for flights to Adelaide?

Flights under $255 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Adelaide at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Melbourne Airport $192
  • Sydney $251
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When are flights to Adelaide the cheapest?

Flights to Adelaide are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Adelaide

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$75
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Adelaide

When to book flights to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Adelaide, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Where do I go if I’m getting picked up at Adelaide Airport?

    Adelaide International Airport has a pick-up zone located between the terminal plaza and terminal car park. All your ride has to do is follow the signs for the pick-up zone after they enter the airport precinct. If they wish to meet you in the arrivals hall, Adelaide Airport also offers Meet & Greet parking in the terminal car park. This also saves your ride from having to do laps if you’re not ready when they arrive. Meet & Greet parking starts from A$ 5 per hour if booked online.

  • What disability support services are available at Adelaide Airport?

    Adelaide Airport offers a wide range of support services for passengers with special needs. The entire airport precinct has been designed to be wheelchair accessible, and the airport also provides such things as an Assistance Animal Relief Area, wheelchairs, support for passengers with autism and a concierge service. To ensure you’re given the support you need, inform your airline of your requirements at least 48h before you are due to fly to Adelaide.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at Adelaide Airport?

    The Atura Adelaide Airport Hotel is directly connected to the terminal building, which will put you within a short walking distance of the boarding gates. The hotel also features rooms that can be used for events or meetings. For travellers who are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Adelaide Airport Motel is a short distance from the airport and offers airport shuttle services for an additional charge.

  • What are the public transport options to and from Adelaide Airport?

    If you are interested in transferring from Adelaide Airport by public transport, the JetExpress bus connects the airport with the centre of Adelaide. Apart from popular sights, the bus also stops at some of the hotels.

  • Are there car rentals at Adelaide Airport?

    It’s not an issue if you are planning to rent a car after your flight to Adelaide: there are a few companies operating at Adelaide Airport, for example Hertz and AVIS. You can see the full list of the companies on the airport website and check their offers.

  • What are the parking options at Adelaide Airport?

    Depending on the length of time you need to park your vehicle for, you will find two main parking options at Adelaide Airport. If you are in a hurry and want to access the terminal building quickly, the Terminal Car Park is the most convenient option. For those who want to park their car for an extended period, long-term parking can be booked for up to 30 days. Both car parks have priority parking spaces for people with a disability. It is also possible to pre-book a space via the airport’s website.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Adelaide?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Adelaide at 255 per week, while Jetstar is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Adelaide. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Adelaide from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Adelaide varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Newcastle: 2h 25m
    • from Ceduna: 1h 25m
    • from Brisbane: 2h 40m
    • from Darwin: 3h 35m
    • from Maroochydore: 2h 45m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Adelaide?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Adelaide are from:
    • Melbourne, from $116 return

  • How many flights serve Adelaide?

    Adelaide receives 90 flights per day and 630 per week from across the world. Melbourne Airport has the most flights to Adelaide with 160 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Adelaide is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Adelaide is around $255 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Adelaide?

    Last-minute fares to Adelaide – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the average return fare of $344.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Adelaide?

Your guide to booking Adelaide flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Adelaide, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Adelaide, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $255 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Adelaide in January. Return fares historically average $289 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $90 per return. Evening flights to Adelaide average $303 compared to $393 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Adelaide, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Jetstar includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Virgin Australia includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Adelaide, a few great places to start are Adelaide Convention Centre, East End Cafe Precinct, and Adelaide Casino. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Adelaide International Airport (ADL) has a single terminal, usually referred to as Terminal 1, from which all international and domestic flights operate. If you’re changing from an international to a domestic or regional flight, you’ll simply need to clear customs, collect your luggage and then walk to the check-in counters on Level 2 of the terminal building.
  • Prayer rooms can be found on Level 1 and Level 2 of Adelaide International Airport. On Level 1, the prayer room is next to the bathrooms near the international lounge. On Level 2, the prayer room can be found by the bathrooms near The Qantas Club.
  • If you’d like to freshen up before heading out to explore Adelaide, showers can be found on the ground floor of the terminal building at International Meet & Greet.
  • Families travelling to Adelaide with kids will be happy to hear that there is a children’s play area with toys, games and books to entertain them at Adelaide Airport. The play area is conveniently located next to Hudson’s Coffee, where parents can relax with a cup of coffee while keeping a watchful eye on their little ones.
  • People who are travelling with a lot of heavy luggage and wish to take some of that load off can securely store their items in the baggage storage lockers at Adelaide Airport. To use a locker for small items you can expect to pay around $12 for 24 hours.
  • If you are having hunger pangs after your flight to Adelaide, have a sweet treat with coffee at Muffin Break or Cocolat & Wicked Desserts. For those who want to have a full meal there is Coopers Ale House or Bumbu, which serves Asian dishes.
  • Those who want to check their email and contact their loved ones straight after their flight to Adelaide can connect to Adelaide Airport’s Wi-Fi; it is free of charge and provided for an unlimited time.
  • If you are not feeling well after your flight to Adelaide or require medical care, head to the first aid facilities at Adelaide Airport that are open 24/7. There is also an airport pharmacy on the second level of the airport building in case you need to buy some medicine.
  • Have a lot of time to spare at Adelaide Airport and want to spend it in nice surroundings? Purchase a pass to enter the REX Lounge and get a variety of magazines, TV channels, snacks and drinks to enjoy the time before your flight. Passengers with a priority pass can access the lounge with no additional charges.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Adelaide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Adelaide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.5
RexOverall score based on 28 reviews
9.6Crew
8.7Comfort
9.2Boarding
8.0Food
7.0Entertainment
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

10.0 ExcellentBec, July 2024
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

New aircraft and flight was running on time, but adverse weather conditions meant we were unable to land on the first two approaches. Third attempt resulted in a very smooth and safe landing.

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

IFE didn't work. Wifi didn't work but they eventually managed to reset it. Our original flight was cancelled, so rebooked onto new flight seated apart from travel partner.

No individual entertainment screens on this flight. Would have been nice to know beforehand.

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

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