Flying from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Adelaide's timezone is UTC+10:30, which is the same as Port Lincoln.
You can choose from 221 weekly Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Rex Regional Express operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PLO to ADL flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Adelaide (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a snap with Qantas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
Qantas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PLO to ADL flights, with 88.94% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Right now, $233 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $467. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PLO to ADL by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Port Lincoln Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PLO land at their destination as scheduled 81.04% of the time.
Port Lincoln Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Port Lincoln. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near PLO? If you're boarding an early flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADL instead:
Grab an Adelaide Airport rental car and explore Adelaide and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire and East Coast are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Adelaide Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport to the centre of Adelaide has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Adelaide in April.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PLO to ADL in August. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Adelaide, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 338 kilometres east to Mildura to check off its popular sights. From Mildura Riverfront to Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, Mount Gambier is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.