How long is the flight from South Africa to Adelaide?

For as low as R21 979, Qatar Airways can have you in Adelaide from South Africa in 23h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Adelaide is about 10121 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 394. Users have also found prices from R7 131 and R7 750 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Adelaide ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Adelaide when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Adelaide, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Consider Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Adelaide.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Adelaide as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Adelaide from South Africa?

Adelaide (ADL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Adelaide. It is only a 6,6 km journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Adelaide’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Adelaide?

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

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

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

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Round-trip from	R15 947
One-way from	R8 532
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R18 480

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13:15-20:05

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Adelaide (average of R10 398). Flying from South Africa to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of R14 714). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Adelaide, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 505 reviews

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

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1 505 reviews

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6,0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 310 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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1 505 reviews

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6,0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

1 028 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 505 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 724 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 505 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Adelaide from South Africa?
Adelaide (ADL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Adelaide. It is only a 6,6 km journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Adelaide’s city centre.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Adelaide?
For as low as R21 979, Qatar Airways can have you in Adelaide from South Africa in 23h 20m. The distance between South Africa and Adelaide is about 10121 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Adelaide one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 394. Users have also found prices from R7 131 and R7 750 on Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Adelaide that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Adelaide?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Adelaide.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Adelaide?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Adelaide?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Adelaide (average of R10 398). Flying from South Africa to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of R14 714). 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.

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Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 314	AverageR17 232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 755	AverageR15 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	CheapestR16 387	AverageR18 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 665	AverageR19 190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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