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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Adelaide

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Cheapest return fare
$238
Typical prices: $318-$203
Jetstar
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SYD - ADL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$119
Typical prices: $138-$234
Jetstar
Sun 12/4
SYD - ADL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Adelaide (SYD-ADL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Adelaide that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Adelaide

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:25 - 08:10
SYD
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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06:25 - 08:55
ADL
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SYD
2h 00mdirect
$238Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
SYD
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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15:00 - 17:20
ADL
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SYD
1h 50mdirect
$239Jetstar
Fri, 8 May - Wed, 13 May
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06:25 - 08:10
SYD
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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09:15 - 11:40
ADL
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SYD
1h 55mdirect
$241Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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09:15 - 11:40
ADL
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SYD
1h 55mdirect
$242Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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19:35 - 22:00
ADL
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SYD
1h 55mdirect
$244Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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09:15 - 11:40
ADL
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SYD
1h 55mdirect
$245Jetstar
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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19:35 - 22:00
ADL
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1h 55mdirect
$247Jetstar
Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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15:00 - 17:20
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1h 50mdirect
$248Jetstar
Sun, 19 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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06:25 - 08:10
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ADL
2h 15mdirect
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17:15 - 19:40
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1h 55mdirect
$250Jetstar
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
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06:25 - 08:10
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2h 15mdirect
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$251Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Adelaide flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Adelaide to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Adelaide departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Adelaide?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Adelaide clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Adelaide on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Adelaide, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Adelaide is August, where tickets cost $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $341 and $339 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Adelaide, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Adelaide, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Adelaide

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    You can connect to the internet free of charge at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for an unlimited amount of time. There are also internet kiosks in the domestic terminal where you can use the internet for free for a short time. If your device runs low on battery while surfing the internet, you can use the charging points that are located around the terminal building.

  • What is the fastest way to transfer to the city from Adelaide Airport?

    To get to central Adelaide quickly and in a budget-friendly way use the JetExpress bus that operates between the city centre and the airport. You can buy tickets from the driver and the journey will last less than 20 minutes. You can also use the JetBus service to transfer to other areas, such as Glenelg. If you prefer to go by taxi, the trip to city centre will take about 15 minutes depending on the traffic.

  • Are there any hotels close to Adelaide Airport?

    Aviators Lodge is located less than 10 minutes from the airport and it offers an airport shuttle for a charge. For affordable accommodation, check out the Adelaide Airport Motel, where you can also pay for an airport transfer. If you are considering a hotel close to the airport because of a late flight from Sydney to Adelaide, consider The Atura Hotel, which is linked to the airport terminals via a walkway so you can easily reach it on foot.

  • Does the Adelaide Airport provide any services for families with kids?

    Yes, for kids there is a play area including books and toys to keep them occupied before your connecting or return flight. There are also toy shops at the airport in case you want to treat your little one. Parents travelling with infants will also find baby change facilities on site.

  • Which airlines offer flights with low carbon emissions on this route?

    Virgin Australia has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly. The airline has reduced the weight of its aircraft, implemented energy-saving measures in its operations and usually utilises sustainable aviation fuels on flights, including this route.

  • Which nearby cities can be accessed from Adelaide Airport?

    Adelaide Airport serves several nearby cities in South Australia, reachable through various modes of transportation. You can get to Glenelg, West Beach and Henley Beach by hire car. Alternatively, you can take the JetExpress service from the airport to Adelaide Railway Station, which provides connections to other nearby cities, such as Gawler and Seaford. Adelaide Metro operates several bus routes that serve Adelaide Airport and connect to nearby cities such as Marion and Golden Grove.

  • What is offered on Qantas economy class flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

    Passengers travelling in economy class from Sydney to Adelaide can expect complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages during the flight. Qantas also offers inflight entertainment options as well as the chance to pre-purchase additional meals prior to the flight through their Menu Select programme.

  • What services for reduced mobility are available on this route?

    Airlines such as Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines offer services for travellers with reduced mobility flying from Sydney to Adelaide. These services could include help getting around the airport, priority boarding and wheelchair assistance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Adelaide was $119 for a one-way ticket and $238 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Adelaide?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Adelaide flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Adelaide.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Adelaide?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Adelaide, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Adelaide are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $367 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Adelaide.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Adelaide?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Adelaide with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Adelaide from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Adelaide

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $258 or less round-trip.
  • People who would like to unwind before their flights from Sydney to Adelaide can opt to indulge in some reflexology or a body massage in terminal 1 of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Samskara and Mandarin Massage offer a variety of relaxing spa treatments to help you feel at ease before your flight.
  • Business or first-class passengers who book their flights from Sydney to Adelaide with Virgin Australia can wait in the comfortable Virgin Australia Lounge at Sydney Airport. Being a member of the lounge comes with a few perks, such as getting complimentary food and drinks, some entertainment options and the chance to use showers and workstations.
  • If you are not exactly sure what you are going to do during your stay in Adelaide, head to the visitor information booth at Adelaide Airport, where you will receive all kinds of useful information, including tips on what to see and visit in the city.
  • Starving while waiting for the flight from Sydney to Adelaide? Take your pick of the wide range of restaurants available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Bistro 2020 offers a variety of dishes, including burgers, chicken and nachos. If you want to have some Spanish tapas, MoVida has a long menu of Spanish delicacies and is conveniently located in the domestic terminal.
  • If you are looking for a quiet space to centre yourself once you arrive at Adelaide Airport, you can use the prayer room to have a few peaceful minutes to yourself. The room is situated on the second level of the airport building.
  • Airlines that offer flights from Sydney to Adelaide have their aircraft depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrive at Adelaide Airport (ADL).
  • If you prefer to book Jetstar for your flight to Adelaide from Sydney, you will have the option of choosing either economy or business class tickets. Travellers who have Jetstar points can redeem them for flights to Adelaide, seat upgrades and other rewards.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Adelaide?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Adelaide.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Adelaide Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Adelaide

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Adelaide to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Adelaide

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Adelaide. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 451 reviews
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
OOL - SYD
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

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.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

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.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

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