Cheap flights from Canberra to South Australia from $196

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to South Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $485. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to South Australia from Canberra during August instead. Flights to South Australia in August, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around $500.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to South Australia from Canberra is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $528. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Canberra to South Australia for around $748.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Australia is in the evening. Flights from Canberra to South Australia during this time can be as low as $534. Flights to South Australia are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $995. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Canberra to Adelaide for the best Canberra - South Australia flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Australia from Canberra when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Australia for around $519 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Australia from Canberra for as low as $351 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Canberra to South Australia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Canberra to South Australia

Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Australia from Canberra according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Australia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Canberra and South Australia is 12 per day as of February 2026. The most frequent departure time is 19:00, with 42% of daily flights leaving at midday.

As of February 2026, there are 87 flights per week flying from Canberra to South Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.