How to find cheap flights to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Currently, $29 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Adelaide Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to ADL for $100.
Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to ADL fall, you'll be notified.
To get the best price on tickets to Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located, book one month in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Adelaide. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Adelaide, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Adelaide Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Adelaide
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Adelaide in June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to ADL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Travel to Adelaide in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ADL, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Adelaide then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Adelaide is warmest in January, with averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
August sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 7ºC (45ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
With two days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Adelaide.
Expect the heaviest showers in July, which gets around six days of wet weather.
Travelling to Adelaide Airport (ADL): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Adelaide in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Adelaide Airport with one of these top airlines:
Fiji Airways is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it a wise choice when booking your ADL plane ticket.
When you arrive at ADL, you'll be in the UTC+10:30 timezone.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to ADL? These hotels close to Adelaide Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
You can pick up a car hire in ADL with leading companies like Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire and East Coast. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore Adelaide and beyond.
Flights taking off from Adelaide Airport land as scheduled 76% of the time. This percentage helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Getting to central Adelaide from Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Central Adelaide is about 8 kilometres from ADL.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to ADL, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 50 minutes.
If you want to stay near the action in Adelaide, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Adelaide highlights
These popular sights should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Adelaide:
St Peter's Cathedral: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Sunken Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Adelaide. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Adelaide Oval: Hit up this landmark next. About 2 kilometres north of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Adelaide experience.
How to get to Morphett Vale from Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The nearby city of Morphett Vale is about 31 kilometres from ADL. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 40 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 50 minutes if you plan to travel to Morphett Vale on public transport.
Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gawler
Gawler is around 40 kilometres from Adelaide Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The drive time to Gawler is roughly 45 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Australia, starting with Morphett Vale. Applecross Park, R.A. Pearce Reserve and Bill Hanna Reserve are must-sees in this city, which is about 19 kilometres south of Adelaide.
Another city in Australia that belongs on your itinerary is Gawler. From Adelaide, it's roughly 40 kilometres north-east and is home to attractions like Gawler Main Street Walking Tour and St George's Anglican Church. Make time for Gawler Show too.
Or venture to Murray Bridge, roughly 72 kilometres east of Adelaide. Murray River, Dundee's Wildlife Park and Monarto Zoo are among the many reasons to go.
