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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.
Skyscanner
Flights within Australia from $26 each way
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Available on select flight dates from July 2021 - March 2022. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar. Destinations include Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Launceston, Newcastle, Ballina, Brisbane and more.
Skyscanner
Jetstar flights from $41 each way
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Available from September - December 2021. Destinations include Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Uluru and more. Sample fare is Hobart-Melbourne.
Virgin Australia
Australia-wide flights from $79 each way
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Available on flights from 13 July 2021 - 31 March 2022 to Melbourne, Launceston, Gold Coast, Canberra, Darwin, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Brisbane and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Cheap Flights
Australia-wide flights from $59 return
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Available on flights until December 2021 to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Launceston and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Expedia.com.au
South Australia flights from $38 each way
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Available for travel from July - August 2021. Destinations include Kingscote, Whyalla, Port Lincoln and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Adelaide with Jetstar.
I Want That Flight
Flights within Australia from $34 each way
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Available on flights from July - September 2021 to destinations including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Gold Coast with Rex Airlines.
Cheap Flights
Flights to Vanuatu from $725 return
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Available on flights until December 2021 departing from Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin and more. Sample fare departs from Sydney with Fiji Airways.
Virgin Australia
Up to 15% off flights with code
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Available on Australia flights until June 2022 when you book 7 days in advance. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
Canberra flights from $69 each way
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Available on select flights until December 2021. Sample fare is Melbourne-Canberra. Other flights depart from Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide and more.
Kiwi.com
Flights within Australia from $38 each way
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Available on flights from July - December 2021. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar. Destinations include Canberra, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Launceston, Newcastle and more.
Virgin Australia
Perth flights from $179 each way
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Available on flights until March 2022 departing from Adelaide, Cairns, Melbourne and more. Sample fare departs from Kalgoorlie.
Skyscanner
Flights to Darwin from $182 return
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Available on flights from August 2021 - December 2021. Sample fare departs from Adelaide with Jetstar.
Lastminute.com.au
Flights in Australia from $36 each way
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Available on flights until September 2021 to destinations including Hobart, Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar.
Skyscanner
Sunshine Coast flights from $52 each way
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Available on flights until December 2021. Sample fare is Sydney-Mackay with Jetstar. Other flights depart from Adelaide, Melbourne and more.
Virgin Australia
Queenstown flights from $259 each way
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Available on flights from September 2021 - January 2022 departing from Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and more. Sample fare departs from Melbourne. 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 one-way Virgin flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | 24,000 | 23,600 | 23,600 |
| Brisbane | 24,000 | 23,600 | 23,600 |
| Cairns | 28,800 | Not available | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | 35,600 | 35,600 |
| Gold Coast | 19,200 | 11,800 | 23,600 |
| Melbourne | 16,000 | 7,800 | 15,600 |
| Perth | 36,000 | 17,800 | 35,600 |
| Sydney | 24,000 | 11,800 | 23,600 |
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
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Offer ends 24 August 2021
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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:
A tax return isn't the only thing you have to look forward to this end of financial year.
EXPIRED: Skip winter or book in early for summer with this 5-day sale that can get you to the Sunshine State through to March 2022.
Here's everything you need to know when booking flights in Virgin Australia's Happy Hour sale.
EXPIRED: SA g'day to the wildlife on Kangaroo Island or sip wine in the world-famous Barossa Valley until 2022.
EXPIRED: Cairns, Melbourne, Sunshine Coast, Launceston and Sydney all await.
EXPIRED: Kia ora! Pack your bags and jet off to New Zealand for winter adventures.
EXPIRED: Lock in next year's Melbourne holiday and beat the tourist crowds.
EXPIRED: You've got two days to lock in next year's holiday, don't wait.
EXPIRED: It's a great time to book travel while low sales prices continue for destinations all around Australia.
EXPIRED: Discover your home away from home with peace of mind for bookings up until July 2021.
