Cheap flights from Adelaide to Sydney from $136 ADL → SYD, WSI
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI)
The cheapest return found recently is $251 with Jetstar, 5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $136 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $136, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $251, 5 Mar 2027 to 7 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $233 to $255
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $189 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $233 to $255.
Cheapest return found recently
$251
5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:40 p.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 4 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$251
5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:40 p.m. · Return leaves 7:00 a.m. · 4 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$251 5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$189 18 Dec – 9 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $169 to $233.
At $251, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 30 Nov to 5 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
38 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov – 7 Dec | $265 | Virgin Australia | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec | $248 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $189 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | $251 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $189.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $108 to $142.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$136
21 Nov · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:45 a.m. · 2 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$136
21 Nov · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 7:45 a.m. · 2 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$136 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$100 18 Sept 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $59 to $103.
At $136, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 18 Nov to 18 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov, 18 Nov costs $103: $33 less than the cheapest found recently.
Jetstar · Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) · nonstop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
10 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $103 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $136 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Nov | $135 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $141 | Virgin Australia | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $225 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $144 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Jan 2027 | $110 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Sept 2027 | $100 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $100.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
Premium cabin fares from Adelaide to Sydney
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Adelaide to Sydney?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $265 | $199 | +33% | 21 |
| 7–13 days | $244 | $196 | +22% | 17 |
| 14–29 days | $212 | $196 | +6% | 38 |
| 30–59 days | $200 | $169 | Cheapest seen | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $218 | $169 | +9% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $224 | $202 | +12% | 16 |
| 180+ days | $254 | $203 | +27% | 18 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $102 | $84 | +12% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $103 | $84 | +13% | 42 |
| 14–29 days | $102 | $59 | +12% | 29 |
| 30–59 days | $101 | $63 | +11% | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $98 | $61 | +8% | 46 |
| 90–179 days | $99 | $71 | +9% | 37 |
| 180+ days | $91 | $79 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Adelaide → Newcastle
117 km from Sydney
$346
$210 more than flying to Sydney
16 Oct 2027 · ADL → NTL · 1 stop
found 8 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Mar 2027 – 7 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Sydney?
The cheapest return found recently is $251 with Jetstar, 5 Mar 2027 to 7 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $189 with Jetstar, 18 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $233 to $255.
How much is a one-way flight from Adelaide to Sydney?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $136 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $100 with Jetstar, 18 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $108 to $142.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Sydney?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $189, 18 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $100, 18 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Sydney?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Adelaide to Sydney?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $251 with Jetstar, 5 Mar 2027 to 7 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $136 with Jetstar, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Sydney?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 21 Nov, takes 2 h from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Sydney?
Between 30 Nov and 5 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 1. Between 18 Nov and 18 Sept 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work