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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 07:24
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 22:49.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport.

A direct flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport takes 1h 19m, covering 398 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport range from £103 to £167, with an average of £131 over the past 12 months. Anything below £103 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the £131 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 87% on time
• Virgin Australia: 82% on time
• Jetstar: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 19%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £90 to £837. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £91, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Melbourne (MEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Adelaide to Melbourne Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £112 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £144, a difference of £31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Carlton Gardens, Marvel Stadium, and Flinders Street Station. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.