Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Sydney to Adelaide flights typically cost between £116 and £186 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £120 on Jetstar (7 Oct–14 Oct).

Question 1

How often are flights from Sydney to Adelaide delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Adelaide have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Adelaide flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Sydney to Adelaide flights typically cost between £116 and £186 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £120 on Jetstar (7 Oct–14 Oct).

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Adelaide flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How popular is this Sydney to Adelaide flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Adelaide have been viewed 65 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Sydney to Adelaide in about 2h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 723 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Adelaide round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £58, Jetstar will fly you from Sydney to Adelaide and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as £122. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Adelaide one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Adelaide are Jetstar (£50), Virgin Australia (£78), and Qantas Airways (£114).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Adelaide (average of £127). Flying from Sydney to Adelaide in December is currently the most expensive (average of £177). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Adelaide

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SYD to ADL are scheduled on a Wednesday (114 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Adelaide ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Adelaide when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Adelaide, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Adelaide is £64. On average you can expect to pay £127. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Adelaide), can usually be booked for £74.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air India (88%), China Airlines (85%) or China Eastern (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Adelaide.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to ADL?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Adelaide in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 18

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

To fly from Sydney to Adelaide, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL). Nonstop flights to Adelaide from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 2h 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 101 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Adelaide offered by 2 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Adelaide that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Adelaide?

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Deals for Sydney to Adelaide flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Adelaide?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Sydney to Adelaide by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Adelaide with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Sydney to Adelaide flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Adelaide become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Adelaide from Sydney today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£120
One-way from	£65
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£140
Good one-way deal	£87 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£58	Average£140	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest£122	Average£172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to ADL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Adelaide in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Adelaide flights typically cost between £116 and £186 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £120 on Jetstar (7 Oct–14 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Adelaide

The most flights from SYD to ADL are scheduled on a Wednesday (114 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Adelaide delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Adelaide have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Adelaide flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Adelaide flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Adelaide flights typically cost between £116 and £186 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £120 on Jetstar (7 Oct–14 Oct).