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Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne (ADL-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£71Jetstar
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Sat, 11 May - Tue, 14 May
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£74Jetstar
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 23 May
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£77Jetstar
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
16:25 - 18:15ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
20:10 - 21:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£85Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 1 Jun
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£147Rex
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 27 May
15:45 - 17:35ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
20:45 - 21:35MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
£156Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
08:55 - 09:50MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£173Rex
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Sun, 12 May - Sun, 19 May
11:40 - 13:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
17:10 - 21:00MEL-ADL
4h 20m1 stop
£241Virgin Australia
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
14:30 - 19:05ADL-MEL
4h 05m1 stop
14:50 - 15:45MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
£247Virgin Australia
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Tue, 14 May - Wed, 15 May
12:00 - 13:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
16:30 - 20:35MEL-ADL
4h 35m1 stop
£849Qantas Airways
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Thu, 10 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Adelaide to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Adelaide, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £98 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is £153 and £140 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from Adelaide were found on Jetstar (£34) and Rex (£63), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar (£71) and Rex (£147).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Adelaide and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Adelaide to Melbourne up to 16 flights per day, followed by Virgin Australia (8 flights per day), and Jetstar (3 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at £50 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 29 and 37 nonstop flights that take off from Adelaide and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 232 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne take?

A direct flight to Melbourne will take on average 1h 20m to travel the 398 miles flying distance from Adelaide.

What’s the earliest departure time from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Adelaide at 06:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 07:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Adelaide to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport jets off at 21:50 and lands at 23:40.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Adelaide to Melbourne

Low season

October

High season

February

Cheapest flight

£34
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Adelaide to Melbourne flights

  • Does Adelaide Airport have easy accessibility for travellers who are disabled or mobility impaired?

    Adelaide Airport is designed to the latest Australian standards for those travelling through with disabilities. There is a generous amount of disabled parking, selected check-in desks have a Counter Hearing System (CHS) and have been lowered for ease of use with wheelchairs and all areas can be accessed via lift or travelator. Hidden disability lanyards can also be collected from Adelaide Airport staff to discreetly indicate a possible need for assistance, whether it be a quiet space or additional support or time.

  • Can I smoke at Adelaide Airport?

    Within the airport, smoking is strictly prohibited. There are dedicated smoking areas in two locations of Adelaide Airport, one on Level 2, outside the terminal, and a second smoking area on the ground level at the southern end, near WHSmith.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport was £43 for a one-way ticket and £89 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Adelaide to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Adelaide and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, Rex or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are Rex and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of £152 and an overall rating of 9.1, Rex is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £158 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Adelaide is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Adelaide with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Adelaide to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Adelaide? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £79 or less one-way and £1,010 or less round-trip.
  • If you are driving to Adelaide Airport (ADL), book your parking online beforehand, as the pricing is much lower if booked in advance in comparison to drive-up pricing. You can book directly through the Adelaide Airport website and choose from the Terminal Car Park or Long Term Car Park, depending on the length of your trip.
  • If you are travelling onward from Melbourne and have some time between flights, there are three open access lounges in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Facilities vary between the three lounges, but you will find showers, massage chairs, dining and beverages available, as well as device charging and, of course, comfortable seating. Prices range from A $ 55 to 120.
  • Those travelling with children that have a layover in Melbourne will find a play area to keep the kids occupied opposite Gate 15B in Terminal 2 at the airport, as well as parenting rooms widely available throughout. There are also plenty of shops where you can find books, toys or snacks to keep little hands busy while you wait for connections.
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Prefer to fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Adelaide to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Adelaide

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Adelaide to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Adelaide to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.1
RexOverall score based on 26 reviews
8.3Comfort
7.5Food
6.4Entertainment
9.3Crew
8.9Boarding
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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

8.0 ExcellentDianne, Sept 2023MEL - SYD
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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Check in was awful. Crowded and staff was lazy. Service for food was slow, could have turned off the lights much earlier which could make the red eye flight much more convenient

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne from Adelaide found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/5Mon
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
£34
22/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
£35
1/7Mon
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
£37
29/7Mon
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
£40
10/7Wed
directRex
1h 20mADL-MEL
£63
10/5Fri
directVirgin Australia
1h 20mADL-MEL
£73
10/7Wed
1 stopRex
17h 55mADL-MEL
£142
10/7Wed
2 stopsVirgin Australia
7h 25mADL-MEL
£196
22/5Wed
2 stopsVirgin Australia
13h 35mADL-MEL
£206
22/5Wed
2 stopsRex
11h 35mADL-MEL
£528

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
12/5Sun
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-ADL
£147
3/5Fri
directVirgin Australia
1h 20mADL-MEL
7/5Tue
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-ADL
£156

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Destination:

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