Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport is 5 hours.
Adelaide is two hours 30 minutes behind Auckland and is in the UTC+10:30 timezone.
Flights from AKL to ADL start from 08:25 — the first with Air New Zealand. The last departure is at 08:25 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your AKL to ADL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Adelaide (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a breeze with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier has direct flights from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering AKL to ADL flights. An impressive 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AKL and ADL:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Right now, 141 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 310 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AKL to ADL.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AKL to ADL.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of all flights leaving Auckland Airport, 69.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Consider booking a hotel near ADL if you're catching a late Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Adelaide Airport rental car and explore Adelaide and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire and East Coast are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Adelaide Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
From Adelaide Airport, Adelaide is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Adelaide in April.
When reserving your flight from Auckland Airport to Adelaide Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Adelaide, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to ADL in August. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Adelaide, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 338 kilometres east to Mildura to check off its popular sights. From Mildura Riverfront to Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Mount Gambier is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. No trip is complete without visiting The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.