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Knowing which airlines to fly with, what months to travel in and how far in advance to book your fares are key to getting the best Adelaide flight deals. We break down all of the above and more to get you the most bang for your buck.
Virgin Australia
Domestic flights from $69 each way
Ends
Available for travel from July 2022 – May 2023 to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Coffs Harbour, Alice Springs, Townsville and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Skyscanner
Fiji Airways flights from $609 return
Ends
Available on select travel dates between 4 July 2022 – 31 May 2023 departing from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Nadi.
Cheap Flights
Australia-wide flights from $69 return
Ends
Available on flights until September 2022 to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Launceston, Alice Springs, Ballina and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Skyscanner
East coast flights from $129 each way with Qantas
Ends
Available on flights from 1 May – 30 June 2022 to Adelaide, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra and more. Sample fare is Sydney–Brisbane.
Singapore Airlines
Flights to Singapore from $5636 return
Ends
Available for travel from 1 August 2022 – 25 March 2023. Sample fare departs from Adelaide. Other flights depart from Sydney, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
Adelaide's airport:
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Get the best price:
May to August
Book in advance by:
20-30 days
Best airline (price):
Jetstar
During a flight sale, which happens almost weekly, you can get flights to Adelaide for as low as $100-$150 return from cities such as Melbourne or Sydney, with a budget airline such as Jetstar. Expect to pay about $100 more with a full-service carrier like Virgin Australia or Qantas.
If you're flying from further afield, you should be able to get sale fares for around $175-$250 return from Brisbane or Perth with a budget airline.
Outside of sales and during peak travel periods like public and school holidays, flight prices will be higher. Check out our flight deals page for the latest offers and promo codes on flights from your city to Adelaide.
The cooler months, from May to August, tend to bring the cheapest fares to Adelaide, according to data from sites like Cheapflights, Kayak and Skyscanner.
Although this is the coolest period, taking advantage of these cheap fares can have its perks. If you're heading to South Australia's wineries, May is just the time to experience the end of harvest celebrations.
If you're looking to travel during the peak summer months, which we feel is the best time to visit Adelaide, go at the beginning (November) or end (March) of the season.
Cheapest months to fly:
May to August
Priciest months to fly:
January to April
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Brisbane | 24,000 | 23,600 |
| Cairns | 28,800 | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | 35,600 |
| Gold Coast | 19,200 | 23,600 |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | 15,600 |
| Perth | 36,000 | 35,600 |
| Sydney | 24,000 | 23,600 |
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Flights to Adelaide tend to increase about 20-30 days prior to departure, at a minimum, according to data from sites like Cheapflights, Kayak and Skyscanner.
We've found that big sale events like Black Friday, Boxing Day and the EOFY sales can also be an ideal time to grab a bargain on flights, which may end up being a few months in advance of departure.
Adelaide's airport sits about 6 kilometres west of the CBD, just a few kilometres north of Glenelg.
If you're flying into Adelaide to enjoy South Australia's wineries, expect the following travel times to some of the most popular regions:
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