BNE - ADL

$119 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Adelaide - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$194
Typical prices: $231-$359
Jetstar
Fri 1/12Sat 2/10
BNE - ADL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$119
Typical prices: $127-$214
Virgin Australia
Fri 12/14
BNE - ADL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Average duration is 2h 47m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 16% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Adelaide!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Adelaide (BNE-ADL)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Brisbane to Adelaide

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 10
Jetstar Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 amBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 40mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
10:55 am - 12:55 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$194Jetstar
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12
Jetstar Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 amBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 40mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
3:40 pm - 5:40 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$196Jetstar
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
Jetstar Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 amBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 40mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
10:55 am - 12:55 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$196Jetstar
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Jetstar Logo
6:30 pm - 9:45 pmBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 45mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
3:40 pm - 5:40 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$200Jetstar
Fri, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 1
Virgin Australia Logo
7:15 pm - 10:30 pmBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 45mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:10 am - 12:10 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$208Virgin Australia
Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 11
Virgin Australia Logo
7:15 pm - 10:30 pmBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 45mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:10 am - 8:10 amADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$210Virgin Australia
Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 9
Virgin Australia Logo
7:15 pm - 10:30 pmBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 45mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
12:45 pm - 2:45 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$210Virgin Australia
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 amBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 40mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:10 amADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
2h 30mnonstop
$213Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 amBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
2h 40mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 10:00 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
4h 40m1 stop Melbourne
$258Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 3:20 pmBNE  Brisbane-ADL Adelaide
6h 55m1 stop Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:30 pmADL  Adelaide-BNE Brisbane
11h 35m1 stop Melbourne Avalon
$276Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Brisbane to Adelaide flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Adelaide?

Round-trip flights from Brisbane to Adelaide typically range from $231 to $359. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $194, on Jetstar.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to Adelaide?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to Adelaide. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Adelaide?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Adelaide at $237 round-trip.
•October ($350) and November ($344) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Brisbane to Adelaide the cheapest?

Flights from Brisbane to Adelaide are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Brisbane to Adelaide flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$119
Beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Brisbane to Adelaide

When to book flights from Brisbane to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Brisbane to Adelaide flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Brisbane to Adelaide?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:47 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:15 pm and lands at 10:02 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 47m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Brisbane to Adelaide?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    A nonstop flight from Brisbane to Adelaide takes 2h 47m, covering 1,006 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Brisbane to Adelaide flight?

    Round-trip flights from Brisbane to Adelaide range from $231 to $359, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $231 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Brisbane to Adelaide flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $281 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $280 round-trip, compared to $410 via a layover through Melbourne (MEL).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Brisbane to Adelaide?

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

    • Virgin Australia: 92% on time
    • Qantas Airways: 88% on time
    • Jetstar: 77% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Brisbane to Adelaide spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Adelaide flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Brisbane to Adelaide changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $194 to $1,499. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Brisbane to Adelaide looking right now?

    One-way fares from Brisbane to Adelaide are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Adelaide Airport (ADL)?

    Adelaide Airport (ADL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Bargain Car Rentals
    • Simba Car Hire
    • East Coast Car Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    Flights from Brisbane to Adelaide usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    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 Brisbane to Adelaide route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 10m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Brisbane to Adelaide pass through?

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Brisbane to Adelaide?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Brisbane to Adelaide. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $26.

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

  • What airlines fly from Brisbane to Adelaide?

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

    • Qantas Airways
    • Virgin Australia
    • Jetstar

  • What popular places can I visit in Adelaide?

    Some of the most popular sights in Adelaide are Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Festival Centre and Adelaide Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Adelaide on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Brisbane to Adelaide flights?

    Among airlines operating Brisbane to Adelaide flights:

    • Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
    • Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Brisbane to Adelaide flights?

    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.

  • Can I fly directly from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport?

    There are frequent direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport. Airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia all fly from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport with no layovers on route.

  • Is transport available at Adelaide Airport?

    Adelaide Airport is well connected to the city centre. Passengers arriving at Adelaide Airport can take the JetBus service from Bus Stop 10 on Airport Road, outside the terminals. This bus service connects with the city centre and takes around 40min. You can also take a taxi from the airport. You can find the taxi rank outside of arrivals, on the west side of the pedestrian plaza. A taxi journey to the city usually costs around A$ 17.

  • Is onsite accommodation available at Adelaide Airport?

    Passengers landing at Adelaide Airport can stay at the conveniently located Atura Airport Hotel. The hotel is directly connected to the Domestic Terminal via walkways, and a 24h reception desk is available so you can check in anytime.

Your guide to booking Brisbane to Adelaide flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $269, about $26 less than Friday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Brisbane to Adelaide trip for January. Fares historically average $237 round-trip in that month - typically $113 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Virgin Australia. Over the past three months, 92% of Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane to Adelaide arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 10m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Adelaide Airport.

    • Atura Adelaide Airport
    • Lockleys Hotel
  • Those flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) with Qantas Airways can enjoy the Qantas Club Lounge, which can be accessed via the Premium entrance on Level 1, before security, or via the entrance on Level 2, at Gate 21 after security. There is also a Virgin Australia Lounge, located on Level 2, opposite Gate 41.
  • Passengers flying from Brisbane Airport will find convenient long-stay parking located in Car Park 1 and 2, right outside the Domestic Terminal. Levels 5-9 in Car Park 1 and Levels 1-6 in Car Park 2 are available for use by domestic travellers. 24h security monitoring is in operation at all car parks.
  • If you require mobility assistance for your arrival at Adelaide Airport (ADL), you should contact your airline at least 48h before you fly. Staff at Adelaide Airport will meet you from the plane on arrival to assist with your needs.

Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Adelaide?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane Airport to Adelaide Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to Adelaide

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Adelaide to Brisbane

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

See more direct flights

More options for your flight from Brisbane to Adelaide

Complete your trip to Adelaide with a hotel stay or car rental