Auckland to Adelaide (AKL–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,020 mi airlines 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 13h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ191+4
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
8:25 AM
NZST TI
10:55 AM
ACST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5105cs
CA Air China
32N
8:25 AM
NZST TT1
10:55 AM
ACST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4202cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
8:25 AM
NZST TI
10:55 AM
ACST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA7091cs
VA Virgin Australia
32N
8:25 AM
NZST TI
10:55 AM
ACST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5024cs
EK Emirates
73H
4:15 PM
NZST TI
6:35 PM
ACST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF176+1
QF Qant
73H
4:15 PM
NZST TI
6:35 PM
ACST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF175+1
QF Qant
73H
8:30 AM
ACST T1
3:15 PM
NZST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5023cs
EK Emirates
73H
8:30 AM
ACST T1
3:15 PM
NZST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5106cs
CA Air China
32N
11:55 AM
ACST T1
6:45 PM
NZST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ192+4
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
12:05 PM
ACST T1
6:55 PM
NZST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4201cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
12:05 PM
ACST T1
6:55 PM
NZST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA7092cs
VA Virgin Australia
32N
12:05 PM
ACST T1
6:55 PM
NZST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Adelaide
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 2,020 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2.5h behind 18 1-stop hubs

AKL–ADL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 2,020 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: CA, SQ, VA 5 32N 5h Star Alliance CA, SQ, VA
QF Qantas Also: EK 3 73H 4h50 Oneworld EK
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CA, NZ, SQ, VA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (5 flights/wk, 63%)
Oneworld: QF (3 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to ADL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
312
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Adelaide is 2.5 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 3.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
2,020 mi / 3,251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m to 5h 0m.

AKL–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance2,020 mi / 3,251 km
Flight time4h 50m to 5h
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 28 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take approximately 4h 50m to 5h. The route covers 2,020 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air New Zealand and Qantas. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from AKL to ADL. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HBA, CHC, OOL, MCY, BNE, SYD, MEL, KUL, HKG, PER, DPS, NAN, SIN, CNS, SFO, CAN, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Adelaide is 2.5 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from ADL to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to ADL

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Qantas. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to ADL ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,020 miles (3,251 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via HBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.