Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney to Adelaide

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Sydney to Adelaide Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:00
11:05
$247.83
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
06:20
08:30
$124.39
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
06:40
08:45
$186.58
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
07:00
12:10
$189.99
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
07:25
11:45
$287.93
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
07:45
11:35
$228.77
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
08:05
16:10
$506.40
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:30
13:40
$209.77
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
08:50
22:05
$450.44
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
09:15
11:25
$146.48
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
09:35
11:50
$203.44
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
10:00
14:35
$466.67
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:20
16:05
$421.91
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:40
12:45
$159.85
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
11:00
16:15
$311.23
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
11:30
13:35
$177.28
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
11:50
13:55
$180.77
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
12:10
14:15
$364.45
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
12:30
14:35
$201.70
Flight
Virgin Australia Airlines
Economy
13:00
17:35
$163.72

Transportation from Sydney to Adelaide

Facts about the transport from Sydney to Adelaide

Cheapest Transport$85
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day152
Distance1771 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, The Indian Pacific, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Sydney to Adelaide

Travelling between Sydney and Adelaide is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,061.25 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 84.73.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Adelaide?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 27 hours to travel between Sydney and Adelaide depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sydney and Adelaide. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 35m to reach Adelaide.

How much does it cost to get from Sydney to Adelaide?

Travelling between Sydney and Adelaide can be as cheap as USD 84.73 if you opt for a Jetstar Airways flight and as expensive as USD 1,061.25 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sydney and Adelaide ?

  • 151 from Sydney to Adelaide starting from 06:00 Sydney Airport Australia until 22:00 Sydney Airport Australia
  • 1 from Sydney to Adelaide starting from 19:00 Sydney CBD until 19:00 Sydney CBD

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sydney to Adelaide.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sydney to Adelaide, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.76.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sydney and Adelaide

Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sydney to Adelaide overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sydney and Adelaide

Firefly Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Sydney to Adelaide?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 89% decided to fly
  • 11% opted for a bus