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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:31
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 22:01.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Canberra to Adelaide takes 2h 01m, covering 1,560 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Canberra to Adelaide range from $518 to $688, with an average of $585 over the past 12 months. Anything below $518 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $585 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $512 return via Melbourne (MEL), compared with $615 for direct.

Virgin Australia is the only airline operating Canberra to Adelaide flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Canberra to Adelaide flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, 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 $424 to $1,374. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Canberra to Adelaide are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $303.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Flights from Canberra to Adelaide usually depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Canberra to Adelaide route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

Connecting flights from Canberra to Adelaide most commonly pass through:

• Melbourne (MEL) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Canberra to Adelaide. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $521 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $630, a difference of $110.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Canberra and Adelaide. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 36m, compared to 5h 11m via Melbourne (MEL).

Some of the most popular sights in Adelaide are Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino, and Victoria Park. These are among the most viewed places in Adelaide on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Canberra to Adelaide flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: 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:

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

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