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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Sydney:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Adelaide to Sydney takes 1h 55m, covering 723 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Adelaide to Sydney range from $182 to $266, with an average of $217 over the past 12 months. Anything below $182 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $217 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $218 round-trip, compared to $453 via a layover through Melbourne (MEL).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jetstar has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Adelaide to Sydney flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 89% on time
• Jetstar: 81% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Sydney flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $170 to $1,112. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Flights from Adelaide to Sydney usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Adelaide to Sydney route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Most connecting flights from Adelaide to Sydney pass through Melbourne (MEL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Adelaide to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $197 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $239, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Adelaide and Sydney. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art and Chinatown Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Adelaide to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you want to park your vehicle for the duration of your holidays, you can use the long stay car park for a maximum of 30 days. For those who are pressed for time, there is the Terminal Car Park, which will put you within a few steps of the check-in desks. To get the best price and ensure your car space, pre-book it via the airport’s website.

To get to the centre of Sydney quickly after your flight, the train runs every 10 minutes and the trip lasts only about 15 minutes. If you are not in a hurry and instead prefer a more comfortable ride from the airport, opt for a shuttle, shared services or a taxi that you can book in advance. Before your flight from Adelaide to Sydney remember to check with your hotel if they offer airport transfers.

Yes, there are Smarte Carte storage facilities in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport that you can pre-book before your flight from Adelaide to Sydney. You can expect to pay $9 to use the storage for a 4-hour period for a small bag and $11 for a large one.

There are three hotels on the airport grounds: Rydges Hotel Sydney Airport is situated in Terminal 1 and Mantra Hotel and IBIS Budget Hotel located near Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. There are airport shuttles available to transport you between the terminals. If none of the airport hotels suits your needs, you can also opt for hotels that are within a very short drive of the airport, like Mercure Sydney Airport and Holiday Inn Sydney Airport.