Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Adelaide to Canberra flights typically cost between $495 and $715 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Jetstar (10 Nov–17 Nov).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Alliance Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 01m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Canberra on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 49m.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Canberra flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $528.

Question 8

How often are flights from Adelaide to Canberra delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Adelaide to Canberra flights typically cost between $495 and $715 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Jetstar (10 Nov–17 Nov).

Question 10

How popular is this Adelaide to Canberra flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Adelaide to Canberra have been viewed 629 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide to Canberra in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 20m. The distance between Adelaide and Canberra is about 969 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Canberra round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Adelaide to Canberra is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $131 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $265 and $343 round-trip. Jetstar is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Canberra one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Adelaide to Canberra are Jetstar ($185), Virgin Australia ($213), and Qantas Airways ($249).

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Adelaide to Canberra may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Canberra (average of $436). Flying from Adelaide to Canberra in March is currently the most expensive (average of $659). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Canberra

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ADL to CBR are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Adelaide to Canberra is generally $509, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $288. When looking at the most popular route, (Adelaide - Canberra), you can expect to pay $459 for that flight.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Adelaide to Canberra consider choosing Alliance Airlines(96%), Fiji Airways(95%) or Qantas Airways(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Adelaide to Canberra, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways or Jetstar.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CBR?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Adelaide to Canberra in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 23

What airports do I use to fly from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Booking a flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Canberra (CBR) is your only option if you wish to fly from Adelaide to Canberra. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Adelaide to Canberra, all of which are around 1h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Adelaide to Canberra.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Canberra.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

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When you search for this flight from Adelaide to Canberra, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Adelaide to Canberra?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Canberra from Adelaide.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Adelaide to Canberra with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Canberra from Adelaide? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Adelaide to Canberra become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Adelaide to Canberra on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$386
One-way from	$189
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$583
Good round-trip deal	$458 or less
Good one-way deal	$314 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$131	Average$274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$265	Average$539	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$343	Average$661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Adelaide to Canberra from $189

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

The price you pay for your flight from Adelaide to Canberra may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CBR?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Adelaide to Canberra in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Canberra?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Canberra flights typically cost between $495 and $715 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Jetstar (10 Nov–17 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Canberra

The most flights from ADL to CBR are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Adelaide to Canberra delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Canberra have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Canberra flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Canberra flights?

Over the past year, Alliance Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Canberra on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $528.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Canberra?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Canberra?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 01m.

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Adelaide to Canberra flights typically cost between $495 and $715 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Jetstar (10 Nov–17 Nov).