Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Adelaide to Sydney over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 117 and round-trip from AU$ 244. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Adelaide to Sydney operate an average of 113 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 74.9% on-time departure rate and a 90.6% on-time arrival rate.
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Expert Picks: Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

Find your perfect flight from Adelaide to Sydney, tailored just for you.

Author's Profile Picture ZoraTrip.com Blogger
A total Aussie classic. You know exactly what you’re getting: a rock-solid safety record, decent local wine, and great frequent flyer perks.
Qantas Airways
ADL 06:00
2h 5m Direct
SYD 08:35
Tue, Oct 13 Adelaide- Sydney Qantas Airways
AU$ 196
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They’ve totally nailed the smart-casual vibe. Great airport lounges, super on-time, and just a way cooler experience overall.
Virgin Australia
ADL 20:00
1h 50m Direct
SYD 22:20
Thu, Sep 17 Adelaide- Sydney Virgin Australia
AU$ 299
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Jetstar is a budget carrier that can take you across Australia for less than the cost of an Uber ride.
Jetstar Airways
ADL 06:25
2h Direct
SYD 08:55
Sun, Oct 11 Adelaide- Sydney Jetstar Airways
AU$ 140

Which airlines are the most popular for Adelaide to Sydney flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Sydney are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Adelaide to Sydney according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

Average price of one-way flights from Adelaide to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Sydney is January, with an average price of AU$ 120. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically October, with an average price of up to AU$ 152.

AU$ 152
AU$ 136
AU$ 120
AU$ 104
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 151
    Sep
  • AU$ 152
    Oct
  • AU$ 136
    Nov
  • AU$ 137
    Dec
  • AU$ 120
    Jan
  • AU$ 142
    Feb
  • AU$ 142
    Mar
  • AU$ 139
    Apr
  • AU$ 146
    May
  • AU$ 130
    Jun
  • AU$ 132
    Jul
  • AU$ 132
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

Average price of round-trip flights from Adelaide to Sydney purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Adelaide to Sydney are found during January, with an average price of AU$ 327. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 426.

AU$ 426
AU$ 377
AU$ 327
AU$ 278
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 406
    Sep
  • AU$ 394
    Oct
  • AU$ 348
    Nov
  • AU$ 426
    Dec
  • AU$ 327
    Jan
  • AU$ 354
    Feb
  • AU$ 401
    Mar
  • AU$ 393
    Apr
  • AU$ 419
    May
  • AU$ 371
    Jun
  • AU$ 382
    Jul
  • AU$ 380
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Sydney?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Adelaide to Sydney on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Sydney is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 229
AU$ 204
AU$ 178
AU$ 153
  • AU$ 208
    Mon
  • AU$ 178
    Tue
  • AU$ 182
    Wed
  • AU$ 204
    Thu
  • AU$ 229
    Fri
  • AU$ 204
    Sat
  • AU$ 225
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Sydney during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Adelaide to Sydney during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Adelaide to Sydney are available on Oct 7, starting from AU$ 144.

AU$ 373
AU$ 259
AU$ 144
AU$ 30
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 197
    1
    Oct
  • AU$ 373
    2
  • AU$ 222
    3
  • AU$ 235
    4
  • AU$ 173
    5
  • AU$ 192
    6
  • AU$ 144
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 117 (for example, ADL–SYD on Tue, Oct 13). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from AU$ 244, departing on Thu, Nov 5 and returning on Sun, Nov 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Adelaide to Sydney with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 53 minutes to fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Sydney is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 132 direct flights operate each week between Adelaide and Sydney. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – QF744 (departure at 17:10)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Adelaide to Sydney on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Oct 13, with one-way fares from just AU$ 117.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Sydney.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Sydney is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide to Sydney on September 16, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 218.
  • Flights to Sydney can arrive at: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). The most common route connects Adelaide Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport (ADL–SYD).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Adelaide is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Adelaide to Sydney is AU$ 189. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Adelaide to Sydney is AU$ 344. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Adelaide and Sydney, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Adelaide to Sydney. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flying from Adelaide to Sydney: What You Need to Know

Flight Duration from Adelaide to Sydney is about 1 hour 25 minutes, with minimal time difference (Adelaide is only 30 minutes behind Sydney during non-Daylight Saving periods)

  • ​Departure:​​​​ You’ll fly out of ​Adelaide Airport (ADL)​—the main gateway. Though efficient, arrive ​​2 hours early​​ for domestic flights, especially during peak times.
  • ​Arrival​​: Nearly all flights land at ​​Sydney Airport (SYD)​​. It’s 8 km south of downtown and easily reached via airport Link train​​ (AUD$19.50, 13 mins to Central Station) or ​​Uber/Taxi​​ (AUD$45–55, 25+ mins depending on traffic).
  • ​Airlines:​​​​ ​​​Qantas​​, ​​Virgin Australia​​​​, and ​Jetstar​ dominate the route. Most include a carry-on (Jetstar: pay for carry-on over 7kg). Fares range ~80–300+. Ultra-low fares (50–120) exist (mostly Jetstar), but ​​you’ll pay extra for everything​​ (checked bags, seat selection, food, even carry-on above limit).
Flying from Adelaide to Sydney: Adelaide Airport

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Airports in Adelaide

Adelaide has ​​one major commercial airport​​, ​​Adelaide Airport (ADL)​​. A few smaller airports like ​​Parafield Airport​​ and ​​Aldinga Airfield​​ handle general aviation, flight training, and emergency services. But ​no second major airport​​ is planned—ADL handles all commercial traffic.

​Adelaide Airport (ADL)​​​

  • ​Location:​​​​ It's 6 km (4 miles) west of downtown Adelaide.
  • ​Two terminals:​​​​ T1 (International) + T2 (Domestic).
  • ​Terminals connected by:​​​​ Covered walkway (5-min walk); free shuttle every 20 mins (6am–10pm).
  • ​Check-in tip:​​​​ Arrive ​​2+ hours early​​ – T2 security peaks hit 20+ mins (especially 6–8am).
​Getting from CBD to ADL
  • SkyBus Express:​​​​ ​​$10.50 AUD​​ from CBD (18 mins direct to city center, runs 24/7).
  • ​Public Bus:​​​​ ​​$3.60 AUD​​ via JetBus J7/J8 to Currie/Grenfell St (25 mins; every 30 mins).
  • ​Taxi/Rideshare:​​​​ $20–30 AUD to ADL (15 mins; no toll roads).
Flying from Adelaide to Sydney: Sydney Airport

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Airports in Sydney

Sydney currently has one major commercial airport, Sydney Airport (SYD), also known as Kingsford Smith Airport. There are also a few smaller airports, like Bankstown Airport and Camden Airport, that handle general aviation and freight. A second major airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2026. 

Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith)​​

  • Location:​​ 8 km (5 miles) south of downtown Sydney.
  • Major gateway to Asia-Pacific​​ (44+ million passengers/year).
  • ​​Three terminals:​​ T1 (International), T2/T3 (Domestic).
  • Terminals connected by:​​ Free shuttle bus (runs every 10 mins, 4am–11pm; 10-min trip).
  • ​​Check-in tip:​​ Arrive 2+ hours early – peak-hour security queues stretch 30+ mins.
​​Getting from SYD to Sydney​​
  • Airport Link Train:​​ 18.90 AUD to Central Station (13 mins direct to terminals).
  • SydneyTrains:​​ Cheaper suburb to Mascot Station+10−minwalk.
  • Taxi/Rideshare: ​45–60 AUD to downtown (20–35 mins; harbour crossings add tolls).

Bankstown Airport (BWU / YSBK)​

  • Location:​​ ​​22 km (14 miles) west of downtown Sydney, near Bankstown CBD.
  • Major Role:​​ Australia's busiest ​​general aviation airport​​ (300,000+ flight movements/year).
​Getting from BWU to Sydney
  • Train + Bus:​​ Take Bus 905/906 (15 mins) to ​​Bankstown Station​​ → Transfer to T3 Line train (45–55 mins direct to Central Station).
  • ​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ ​​55–70 AUD to Sydney CBD (50-65 mins traffic-dependent).
  • ​Car Rental:​​ Essential onsite (Hertz/East Coast) – GA precincts are spread out.
  • ​Flight Training Transfer:​​ Most schools offer shuttle pick-ups from Bankstown Station.

Best Time to Fly to Sydney

  • ​Best time:​​ ​​March–May (autumn)​​ or ​​September–November (spring)​​. s you can enjoy mild temps (15–23°C) and the best festivals (Sydney is most vivid in May/Ju. In addition, there are fewer crowds.
  • ​Summer (Dec–Feb):​​ Hot & humid (22–35°C)—but it's peak for beaches! NYE fireworks sell out months ahead.
  • ​Winter (Jun–Aug):​​ Crisp (8–17°C) with many sunny days.

​Where to Stay in Sydney​

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  • Circular Quay:​​ It's best for icons. You can walk to Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferry terminals.
  • Bondi Beach:​​ You can enjoy coastal cool. Surrounding by surf, cafés, coastal walks, the transportation is also convenient. Beachfront stays (QT Bondi) with bus to CBD (35 mins).
  • Darling Harbour:​​ It's very Family-friendly. There are aquarium, waterfront dining, light shows. I really recommend hotels like Sofitel + Novotel.
  • Surry Hills:​​ It's a real foodie/creative hub. You can enjoy many trendy cafes, galleries, nightlife. Boutique stays (Little Albion) with light rail to CBD (10 mins).

 

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Adelaide toSydney

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Adelaide to Sydney on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Adelaide to Sydney, with an average price of AU$ 201.

AU$ 155
AU$ 201
AU$ 248
AU$ 294
AU$ 340
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 201
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 227
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
AU$ 340
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

Data is based on the number of flights from Adelaide to Sydney operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, IndiGo operates the most flights from Adelaide to Sydney, with 88 flight per week.

40
56
72
88
IndiGo
88
IndiGo
Air New Zealand
64
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
64
Qantas Airways
Emirates
58
Emirates
China Southern Airlines
56
China Southern Airlines
Alaska Airlines
56
Alaska Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Adelaide to Sydney?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Adelaide to Sydney within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Adelaide to Sydney depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Saturday.

602
512
422
332
Highest
448
Mon
431
Tue
439
Wed
465
Thu
602
Fri
422
Sat
541
Sun

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