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

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 8:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Adelaide takes 2h 10m, 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 Sydney to Adelaide range from $183 to $264, with an average of $218 over the past 12 months. Anything below $183 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $218 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Qantas Airways: 86% on time
• Virgin Australia: 81% on time
• Jetstar: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$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 Sydney to Adelaide flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, 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 $168 to $1,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Adelaide are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Sydney to Adelaide route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 31m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Sydney to Adelaide. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $204 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $224, a difference of $20.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

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

Among airlines operating Sydney to Adelaide flights:

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

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.

You can connect to the internet free of charge at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for an unlimited amount of time. There are also internet kiosks in the domestic terminal where you can use the internet for free for a short time. If your device runs low on battery while surfing the internet, you can use the charging points that are located around the terminal building.

To get to central Adelaide quickly and in a budget-friendly way use the JetExpress bus that operates between the city centre and the airport. You can buy tickets from the driver and the journey will last less than 20 minutes. You can also use the JetBus service to transfer to other areas, such as Glenelg. If you prefer to go by taxi, the trip to city centre will take about 15 minutes depending on the traffic.

Aviators Lodge is located less than 10 minutes from the airport and it offers an airport shuttle for a charge. For affordable accommodation, check out the Adelaide Airport Motel, where you can also pay for an airport transfer. If you are considering a hotel close to the airport because of a late flight from Sydney to Adelaide, consider The Atura Hotel, which is linked to the airport terminals via a walkway so you can easily reach it on foot.

Yes, for kids there is a play area including books and toys to keep them occupied before your connecting or return flight. There are also toy shops at the airport in case you want to treat your little one. Parents travelling with infants will also find baby change facilities on site.