Flights from Canberra to Adelaide

Top Things to Do and See in Adelaide

Art Gallery of South Australia

Located in Adelaide's cultural precinct is the Art Gallery of South Australia. It houses one of the finest collections in Australia and has pieces from a variety of mediums. Travellers buying flights Canberra to Adelaide will be able to see pieces of art from Australia's colonial period up to the present day. There's also an impressive collection of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander art and the museum has Australia's only dedicated Islamic gallery.

Glenelg

Want to escape the city for a few hours? Hop on-board Adelaide's tram service and take a 25-minute ride to Glenelg. It departs every day from Victoria Square in the city centre. You can easily spend an entire day exploring the seaside hub. Travellers with Canberra to Adelaide return flights can soak up the cafe culture and shop at the boutiques, and those with children can take the kids to The Beachhouse amusement park.

North Terrace

A trip to Adelaide is not complete without a stop at the tree-lined boulevard of North Terrace. It's the cultural heart of the city, and where you'll find some of the top attractions. Tourists buying Canberra to Adelaide flights can visit the South Australian Museum, the State Library of South Australia, Parliament House, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide Botanic Garden and the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Adelaide Botanic Garden

Established in 1855, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is one of the best things to do in the city. Visitors buying tickets to Adelaide from Canberra can stop by the Santos Museum of Economic Botany to learn about the role flora plays in our everyday lives. Other highlights that travellers with flights Canberra to Adelaide can enjoy are the palm house, the Mediterranean garden, Australia's oldest avenue of Moreton Bay fig trees, the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden.

Adelaide Cafes and Restaurants

My Kingdom For A Horse

Located on Wright Street, My Kingdom For A Horse is only a 10-minute drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL). If your Canberra to Adelaide flights arrive in the morning or afternoon, come here for a light meal. The menu changes with the seasons and the cafe roasts their beans on-site. It's a must-visit for coffee lovers!

Abbots and Kinney

Abbots and Kinney is a pastry-lover’s heaven. If you're feeling peckish after a few hours of exploring, grab a table at Abbots and Kinney and sample their signature sfogliatelle. Their almond croissants are also popular and are a delicious treat for travellers buying flights Canberra to Adelaide who want a light breakfast.

Fine & Fettle

Situated in the eastern suburbs on Magill Road, Fine & Fettle is a new favourite with locals. The seasonally-changing menu deviates slightly from traditional cafe fare, and previous dishes have included kingfish poke bowl, okonomiyaki pancakes, and charcoal pumpkin with peanut satay. The cafe is within walking distance of Adelaide Botanical Gardens, making it the perfect pitstop for travellers with Canberra to Adelaide flights who are exploring the area.

Seafaring Fools

Seafaring Fools is a gorgeous cafe located inside an Art Deco building. It's close to Glenelg Beach and is a great option for lunch. To get here, travellers buying cheap flights to Adelaide from Canberra can use the local tram service. Some of the menu items include favourites like burgers and pancakes. The cafe also has rolling specials that travellers with flights Canberra to Adelaide should definitely try.

The Cost of Visiting Adelaide

Travellers buying flights cheap Flights to Adelaide from Canberra will be happy to hear that it's one of Australia's more affordable cities to visit. Here's how much you can expect to pay for things in Adelaide:

Accommodation

If you're a backpacker buying cheap flights Canberra to Adelaide, you'll find dorm rooms for around $20 to $25 AUD per night. An entry-level room for two people in a hotel will cost on average $130 AUD per night.

Food

How much you pay for groceries in Adelaide all depends on where you shop. Travellers buying tickets to Adelaide from Canberra that are looking to save money should shop at Central Market. At most restaurants, a meal for two may cost between $40 to $50 AUD and a cup of coffee from a cafe is anywhere between $3 and $4 AUD.

Transportation

If you aren't hiring a car from Adelaide Airport (ADL), travellers buying flights Canberra to Adelaide can use public transportation to get around. The average amount you'll pay to use the tram or buses is between $4 to $8 AUD per trip.