New Zealand to Australia Β· 2,019 miles (3,250 km)

Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide (ADL) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide (ADL) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide (ADL): Air New Zealand, Qantas and Qatar Airways. The two airports are 2,019 miles (3,250 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas and Qatar Airways are in oneworld. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Melbourne, Sydney and Hobart and more.

How many miles AKL to ADL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$15–75
British Airways ClubOn Qantas13,000$35–275
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$24.10–97.75
Iberia ClubOn Qantas13,000$65–375
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas13,000$15–245
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$15–75
American AAdvantageOn Qatar Airways15,000$15–35
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$15–75
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qatar Airways15,000$215–485
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$15–75
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas20,700$24.10–97.75
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand21,000$40–100

Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from AKL to ADL

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Qatar Airways logo
    Qatar Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book AKL to ADL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

AKL to ADL with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via Hobart (HBA)Air New Zealand, then Jetstar
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  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand the whole way
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  • Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas and Jetstar the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
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    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via Sunshine Coast (MCY)Jetstar the whole way
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  • Via Cairns (CNS)Air New Zealand, then Jetstar
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  • Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
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AKL to ADL: common questions

How many miles does AKL to ADL cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (13,000), Finnair Plus (13,000) and Iberia Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to ADL?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Qantas (oneworld) and Qatar Airways (oneworld) fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide (ADL).

How far is Auckland from Adelaide by plane?

Auckland (AKL) and Adelaide (ADL) are 2,019 miles (3,250 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book AKL to ADL award flights?

24 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 16 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Auckland and Adelaide?

The most direct connections are through Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Hobart (HBA), Christchurch (CHC) and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Melbourne.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.