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Top Airlines Flying from Adelaide to Sydney

Choose from 3 airlines fly from Adelaide to Sydney, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Search direct flights: from Adelaide to Sydney for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 113 | Return ticket from AU$ 230.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Adelaide to Sydney

The distance between Adelaide and Sydney is about 1,157.09km. The direct flights take around 1 hour 54 minutes. Visit Sydney during January for peak season energy, or opt for October for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 113
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 230
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,157.09km
Average flight time1 hour 54 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Adelaide to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Adelaide to Sydney are available between Nov 23 and Nov 30, with one way flights starting from AU$ 112.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Adelaide to Sydney?

    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 54 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 134 flight per week flying from Adelaide to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF744 (17:10)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Adelaide to Sydney is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide to Sydney on November 15, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 206.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sydney, with Adelaide Airport to Sydney Airport (ADL-SYD) is by far the most common option on this route: Sydney Airport (SYD).
  • The time difference between Sydney and Adelaide is 0h.
  • 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.

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).

 

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