Cheap Flights to Adelaide

When is the best time to fly to Adelaide?

Peak season:

You will struggle to find cheap flights to Adelaide during January and February due to school holidays. From February to March there are popular festivals in the city, with the Adelaide Fringe lasting 24 days offer February and March. It’s a great event for art fans to visit as artists from around the world create diverse and varied art exhibitions. Make sure to book your flights to Adelaide in a few months in advance if you want to visit the Fringe though. Whale watching is best between June and October but make sure you book your flights to Adelaide well in advance to avoid huge price increases on your flight tickets.

Off Season:

The coolest months are from June to August but there isn’t really an off season. Whenever you want to visit make sure you secure your flight tickets early for better deals and discounts.

When is the best time to book a flight to Adelaide?

To have the best chances of saving money you should be prepared to book your flights to Adelaide as much as four or five months in advance. The cost of flight tickets soon shoot up and what was half reasonable one day could be three times as much a couple of days later. If you do find cheap flights to Adelaide, don’t hesitate or think it’ll go down in price, book it as soon as you can. If you can be flexible then you can find the cheapest flights to Adelaide but don’t expect too much of a saving during festivals and events. Try to sit on the left hand side of the plane for a chance of great views of the city as you approach however this is very dependable on the wind and weather.

How long is the flight to Adelaide?

Flights from London to Adelaide: 20 hours 45 minutes

Flights from Manchester to Adelaide: 21 hours 10 minutes

Flights from Birmingham to Adelaide: 21 hours 05 minutes

Flights from Glasgow to Adelaide: 21 hours 20 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Adelaide?

Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia all operate flights to Adelaide. Deciding which one to use depends on your own preference for the most part. British Airways offer complimentary snacks and drinks onboard all of their flights, and with long-haul flights to Adelaide you can take advantage of this better. Emirates are a great airline that provide a high standard of service and comfort, as well as top quality in-flight entertainment. Once you’ve decided on your dates of travel, compare a couple of different airlines and see who offers the cheapest flights to Adelaide, and any other benefits they might offer.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

You can use the Metro service to get to the city conveniently and easily after your flights to Adelaide. Either the JetExpress or the JetBus are good options, with the JetExpress operating a more direct route. You can buy a ticket from the driver of whichever bus you decide to get on. You can also get a shuttle bus directly to the front door of your hotel, these cost around $10 per person per journey, and you’ll need to book it in advance to be eligible to use it. Taxis are another option but they won’t be cheap. Agree a price before you get in and insist on a receipt so there’s less chance of you being overcharged. If there are a few of you to split the fare though a taxi could be a good option.

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