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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NZ191
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
8:25 AM
NZDT TI
10:55 AM
ACDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5105
CA Air China
32N
8:25 AM
NZDT TT1
10:55 AM
ACDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5024
EK Emirates
73H
4:15 PM
NZDT T1
6:35 PM
ACDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF176
QF Qant
73H
5:12 PM
NZDT TI
7:35 PM
ACDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF175
QF Qant
73H
8:45 AM
ACDT TT1
3:30 PM
NZDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5023
EK Emirates
73H
8:45 AM
ACDT T1
3:30 PM
NZDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ192
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
11:55 AM
ACDT T1
6:45 PM
NZDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5106
CA Air China
32N
11:55 AM
ACDT T1
6:45 PM
NZDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Adelaide
4 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 2,020 mi 4h 50m nonstop -2.5h behind 16 1-stop hubs

AKL–ADL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Air New Zealand and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 2,020 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 16 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
CA Air China 5 32N 5h Star Alliance
NZ Air New Zealand 5 32N 5h Star Alliance
EK Emirates 4 73H 4h50
QF Qantas 4 73H 4h53 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CA, NZ
73H Boeing 737-800 – EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA + NZ (10 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: EK (4 flights/wk, 22%)
Oneworld: QF (4 flights/wk, 22%)
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
4
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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: NZDT · ADL: ACDT

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)4
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections16 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.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from AKL to ADL. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HBA, CHC, SYD, BNE, MEL, KUL, OOL, HKG, DPS, PER, SIN, NAN, CAN, SFO, 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 China, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas. With 18 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 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.