Cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $75
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $75
Cheapest one-way flight $35
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $35
Last-minute weekend getaway $206
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $206
Cheapest business class flights $511
Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $511
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Adelaide to Melbourne takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–330
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $170–300

Popular airlines from Adelaide to Melbourne

  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $171
    Typical price: $170–250
    68 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - MEL Every day
    143 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MEL Every day
  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $250
    Typical price: $245–335
    61 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - MEL Every day
    228 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MEL Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $75
    Typical price: $120–240
    50 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - AVV, MEL Every day
    233 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - AVV, MEL Every day
  • Rex
    from $624
    Typical price: $550–780
    18 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Air New Zealand
    10 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Adelaide

  • Adelaide Airport (ADL)
    Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
  • Kingscote Airport (KGC)
    Kingscote Australia 3 hr 26 min 81 mi
  • Whyalla Airport (WYA)
    Whyalla Australia 4 hr 14 min 143 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $105 to $330.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $75. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $35.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $171, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $250, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $75, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Rex flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $624, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne starts at $75 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $35 and departs on Wed, May 13.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Adelaide to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Adelaide to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 68 nonstop flights and 143 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 50 nonstop flights and 233 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne are:
  • Qantas offers 61 nonstop flights and 228 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Rex offers 18 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Air New Zealand offers 10 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Adelaide and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $75. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $35.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $171, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $250, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $75, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Rex flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $624, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne.
  • There are 68 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 61 Qantas direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 50 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Melbourne at price $206 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne.
  • There are 68 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 61 Qantas direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 50 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Adelaide and Melbourne start at $75 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Melbourne start at $511 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Melbourne start at $75 from Thu, May 14 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Adelaide to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Adelaide and Melbourne starts at $206 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Melbourne at price $206 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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    Apr 30 — May 4
    Nonstop 1 hr 15 min Jetstar
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