How long is the flight from United States to South Australia?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into South Australia, then you can expect flight times to average 19h 40m and 20h 20m, respectively.

$414 Cheap Flights to South Australia in 2026

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Recent flights found to popular cities in South Australia

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Flights to Adelaide

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Air New Zealand

Jan 25

LAX

20h 25m

1 stop

ADL

Jan 27

ADL

34h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$950

Air New Zealand

Oct 23

LAX

20h 15m

1 stop

ADL

Oct 31

ADL

35h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$970

Air New Zealand

Jan 25

LAX

26h 05m

2 stops

ADL

Jan 27

ADL

34h 10m

2 stops

LAX

$992

Air New Zealand

Nov 1

LAX

27h 55m

2 stops

ADL

Nov 10

ADL

34h 05m

2 stops

LAX

$1,000

Air New Zealand

Oct 23

LAX

40h 25m

2 stops

ADL

Oct 31

ADL

35h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$1,008

Air New Zealand

Dec 4

LAX

20h 25m

1 stop

ADL

Dec 25

ADL

23h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$1,011

Air New Zealand

Jan 25

LAX

20h 25m

1 stop

ADL

Jan 28

ADL

17h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$1,028

Air New Zealand

Dec 30

LAX

40h 35m

2 stops

ADL

Jan 16

ADL

40h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$1,030

Air New Zealand

Nov 4

LAX

41h 25m

2 stops

ADL

Nov 17

ADL

23h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,042

Air New Zealand

Dec 4

LAX

41h 25m

2 stops

ADL

Dec 25

ADL

23h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$1,049

Air Canada

Oct 21

LAX

27h 20m

2 stops

ADL

Oct 27

ADL

28h 01m

2 stops

LAX

$1,059

Air Canada

Oct 21

LAX

27h 20m

2 stops

ADL

Oct 27

ADL

28h 01m

2 stops

LAX

$1,064

Flights to Kingscote

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Qantas Airways

Oct 31

HNL

26h 45m

2 stops

KGC

Nov 3

KGC

36h 10m

2 stops

HNL

$1,667

Qantas Airways

Oct 31

HNL

26h 45m

2 stops

KGC

Nov 4

KGC

43h 05m

2 stops

HNL

$2,222

Qantas Airways

Oct 31

HNL

33h 40m

2 stops

KGC

Nov 3

KGC

36h 10m

2 stops

HNL

$2,223

Qantas Airways

Oct 31

HNL

33h 40m

2 stops

KGC

Nov 3

KGC

36h 10m

2 stops

HNL

$2,224

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8:00 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

20h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 11:25 amADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

34h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl

$950Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 27

8:00 pm - 4:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

26h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:45 pm - 11:25 amADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

34h 10m2 stops Melbourne Auckland Intl

$992Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 27

5:05 pm - 1:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

27h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:10 am - 4:41 pmADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

28h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,059Air Canada

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

5:05 pm - 1:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

27h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:10 am - 4:41 pmADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

28h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,064Air Canada

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

10:35 pm - 12:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

19h 10m1 stop Nadi

1:15 pm - 12:00 pmADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 15m1 stop Nadi

$1,112Fiji Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

7:15 pm - 1:30 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-ADL Adelaide

24h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:10 am - 2:22 pmADL Adelaide-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

25h 42m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,166Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

10:05 pm - 3:20 pmSFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

22h 45m2 stops Nadi Melbourne

1:15 pm - 12:35 pmADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,166Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

10:35 pm - 10:00 amLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

40h 55m1 stop Melbourne

11:35 am - 6:05 amADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

37h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,167United Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 16

3:05 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

25h 20m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:55 pm - 6:01 pmADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

21h 36m1 stop San Francisco

$1,167United Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 27

10:35 pm - 12:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

19h 10m1 stop Nadi

1:15 pm - 12:00 pmADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 15m1 stop Nadi

$7,698Fiji Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Sat, Mar 13

Recent last minute flight deals from the United States to South Australia

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9:50 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

19h 05m1 stop Melbourne

2:25 pm - 2:30 pmADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 35m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,168American Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 13

10:45 pm - 10:55 amLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

19h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 6:10 amADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,173United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 13

1:25 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADL Adelaide

31h 50m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne

6:00 am - 6:10 amADL Adelaide-LAX Los Angeles

17h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,175United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 13

10:00 pm - 3:00 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ADL Adelaide

27h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:00 pm - 3:10 pmADL Adelaide-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,198Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 18

6:35 pm - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

24h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:55 pm - 12:11 pmADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

33h 46m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,212Air Canada

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

6:35 pm - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

24h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:55 pm - 12:11 pmADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

33h 46m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,217Air Canada

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

8:20 am - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

31h 15m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:10 pm - 8:23 pmADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

41h 43m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$1,224Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

12:24 pm - 10:55 amSFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

30h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 6:50 amADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

28h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,452Air New Zealand

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

12:24 pm - 10:55 amSFO San Francisco-ADL Adelaide

30h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 6:50 amADL Adelaide-SFO San Francisco

28h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,454Air New Zealand

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

5:00 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ADL Adelaide

28h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

7:45 pm - 4:20 pmADL Adelaide-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

58h 05m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl

$2,027Qantas Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 18

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Depart

Return

Price

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Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

8:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

Adelaide

Wed 1/27

7:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops34h 45m

$950

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

8:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Adelaide

Wed 1/27

7:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops34h 10m

$992

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/21

5:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Adelaide

Tue 10/27

6:10 am-4:41 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$1,059

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/21

5:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Adelaide

Tue 10/27

6:10 am-4:41 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$1,064

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/26

10:35 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Adelaide

Sat 1/30

1:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,112

SeattleAdelaide

SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - ADL Adelaide

SEAADL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/12

7:15 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Adelaide

Mon 10/19

6:10 am-2:22 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$1,166

San FranciscoAdelaide

SFO San Francisco - ADL Adelaide

SFOADL

San Francisco

Fri 1/22

10:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Adelaide

Sat 1/30

1:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,166

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Wed 12/30

10:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop40h 55m

Adelaide

Sat 1/16

11:35 am-6:05 am

1 stop37h 00m

$1,167

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

3:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops25h 20m

Adelaide

Wed 1/27

2:55 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$1,167

Los AngelesAdelaide

LAX Los Angeles - ADL Adelaide

LAXADL

Los Angeles

Thu 2/18

10:35 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Adelaide

Sat 3/13

1:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$7,698

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South Australia flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to South Australia?

Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Fiji Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Australia from United States according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Australia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in South Australia

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Adelaide

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Cheap South Australia flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Australia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$414
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,000
Fastest flight time	27h 15m

The best one-way flight price to South Australia from United States in the last 5 days is $414 (Los Angeles to Adelaide).

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The best round-trip flight price to South Australia from United States in the last 5 days is $1,000 (Los Angeles to Adelaide).

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The fastest flight to South Australia from United States takes 27h 15m (San Jose to Adelaide).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South Australia

What is the cheapest flight I can find to South Australia?

Flights to South Australia vary based on month, airline, when you book, where you are departing from and many more variables, but on average momondo users can expect to spend about $530/pp. The absolute cheapest flight to South Australia is $36/pp

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Adelaide?

Adelaide is about 98% more popular to visit than any other city in South Australia, according to momondo users. When visiting Adelaide, it is recommended to fly into Adelaide Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

I plan on visiting Adelaide Convention Centre. Which airport is the quickest drive?

For the quickest drive from an arrival airport to Adelaide Convention Centre, fly into Adelaide Airport or Kingscote Airport, which are closest to the area.

What are the most popular landmarks in South Australia?

When visiting South Australia, the majority of people tend to find Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Festival Centre to be the most notable landmarks in the area.

What is the weather like in South Australia?

The temperatures in South Australia range from 51.8 °F to 69.8 °F depending on the time of year. The warmest month in South Australia is January, and the coldest month in South Australia is June. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of January, January, or March, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

What airlines fly to South Australia?

Qantas Airways is the most popular airline offering flights to South Australia, with 54% of our users opting to fly with them when traveling to South Australia. Other popular options include United Airlines and Fiji Airways. There are a total of 6 different airlines flying to South Australia.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Australia?

Prices for flights to South Australia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Australia?

As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to South Australia.

How old do you have to be to fly to South Australia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to South Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South Australia?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to South Australia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Australia which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to South Australia?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Australia.

I’m not ready to book a flight to South Australia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for South Australia and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.