Find Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne (ADL - MEL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$106	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $106
Cheapest one-way flight	$46	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $46
Last-minute weekend getaway	$185	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $185
Cheapest business class flights	$490	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is currently $490

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: $110–330
October Most expensive	Typical prices: $170–300

Popular airlines from Adelaide to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $264

Typical price: $245–345

67 weekly nonstop flights

ADL - MEL Every day

197 weekly connecting flights

ADL - MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $175–255

62 weekly nonstop flights

ADL - MEL Every day

112 weekly connecting flights

ADL - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $106

Typical price: $120–245

37 weekly nonstop flights

ADL - MEL Every day

161 weekly connecting flights

ADL - AVV, MEL Every day
Rex

from $607

Typical price: $540–760

18 weekly connecting flights

ADL - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Air New Zealand

Typical price: $295–455

7 weekly connecting flights

ADL - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Adelaide

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
Kingscote Airport (KGC)

Kingscote Australia 3 hr 24 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 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 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 $110 to $330.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $106. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $46.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $264, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $179, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $106, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest Rex flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $607, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Melbourne starts at $106 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $46 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, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 67 nonstop flights and 197 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne are:

Virgin Australia offers 62 nonstop flights and 112 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Jetstar offers 37 nonstop flights and 161 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Rex offers 18 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air New Zealand offers 7 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 $106. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $46.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $264, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 22.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $179, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $106, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest Rex flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $607, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne.

There are 67 Qantas direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 62 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 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 $185 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne.

There are 67 Qantas direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 62 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 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 $106 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25 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 $490 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Melbourne start at $106 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25.

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 $185 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Melbourne at price $185 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.

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.