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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $519. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Adelaide.$519 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $519, select.

Adelaide.$549 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Auckland International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.

Adelaide.$549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.

Adelaide.$550 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $550, select.

Adelaide.$561 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $561, select.

Adelaide.$561 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $561, select.

Adelaide.$561 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $561, select.

Adelaide.$561 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $561, select.

Adelaide.$562 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $562, select.

Adelaide.$562 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $562, select.

Adelaide.$563 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.

Adelaide.$564 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.

Adelaide.$564 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 17 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.

Adelaide.$567 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $567, select.

Adelaide.$578 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Auckland International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Adelaide on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.

Adelaide.$579 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Auckland International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Adelaide on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $579, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Adelaide

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Auckland International to Adelaide flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Auckland International to Adelaide: Alternative routes

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Auckland to Adelaide: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$519
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Oman Air
Average flights per week	53

Finding cheap flights from Auckland International to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Auckland International to Adelaide?

The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland International to Adelaide is $519. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Auckland International to Adelaide?

5 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Auckland International to Adelaide.

Which airlines fly direct from Auckland International to Adelaide?

Oman Air, jetBlue and RwandAir fly direct from Auckland International to Adelaide.

How many flights are there a week from Auckland International to Adelaide?

As of August 2026, there are 53 flights per week flying from Auckland International to Adelaide.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland International to Adelaide?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Adelaide is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Adelaide?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Adelaide but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Adelaide?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide with?

Currently, Qantas and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flight tickets to Adelaide.

Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Adelaide's timezone is UTC+10:30, which makes Adelaide two hours 30 minutes behind Auckland.
There are seven Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport flights every week.
To ensure you get on your AKL to ADL flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Adelaide (and then exploring more of Australia!) is easy with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier has direct flights from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Air New Zealand tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 89.29% of services arriving as planned, Qantas is the most punctual carrier offering AKL to ADL flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AKL and ADL:
- Sydney Airport
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
- Gold Coast Airport

Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland International Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Auckland International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Book a hotel close to ADL if you're taking a late Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Adelaide Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car rental or East Coast and chase adventure across Adelaide and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Adelaide Airport about one week ahead.

Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide

Adelaide Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

December is the busiest month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Adelaide in March.
Before locking in your flight from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Adelaide, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to ADL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.