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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$103	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Mon, Nov 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $103
Cheapest one-way flight	$50	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Nov 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $50
Last-minute weekend getaway	$181	Qantas Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $181
Cheapest business class flights	$447	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Sun, Nov 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $447

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Adelaide takes 1 hr 20 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 Melbourne to Adelaide is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–175
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $150–240

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Adelaide

Qantas

Nonstop

from $227

Typical price: $230–310

63 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - ADL Every day

212 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ADL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $162

Typical price: $165–240

57 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - ADL Every day

148 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ADL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $103

Typical price: $115–230

35 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - ADL Every day

145 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - ADL Every day
Rex

from $475

Typical price: $500–700

18 weekly connecting flights

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

Typical price: $255–370

9 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ADL Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 49 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Popular airports near Adelaide

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
Kingscote Airport (KGC)

Kingscote Australia 3 hr 24 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

When are the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $90 to $175.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $103. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $50.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $227, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $162, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $103, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Rex flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $475, flying from Jan 3 to Jan 5.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide starts at $103 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $50 and departs on Wed, Nov 12.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide.

When should you fly to Adelaide, Australia?

Glenelg's beaches are busiest Dec–Jan. Festival season (late-Feb–Mar), popularly known as "Mad March," is anchored by the Adelaide Festival, an acclaimed performing arts celebration. Its noted spin-offs include fringe, literary and film events. Another big draw is the WOMADelaide world-music concert (Mar).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide.
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 is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 63 nonstop flights and 212 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide are:

Virgin Australia offers 57 nonstop flights and 148 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .
Jetstar offers 35 nonstop flights and 145 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .
Rex offers 18 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .
Air New Zealand offers 9 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Adelaide.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $103. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $50.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $227, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $162, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $103, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Rex flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $475, flying from Jan 3 to Jan 5.

Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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

There are 63 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 57 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Adelaide at price $181 is offered by Qantas from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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

There are 63 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 57 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Adelaide start at $103 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17 with Jetstar.

How can I find nonstop flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Adelaide start at $447 from Thu, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 16 with Virgin Australia.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Adelaide start at $103 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17.

How can I book business class trips from Melbourne to Adelaide?

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Adelaide, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Melbourne to Adelaide next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Adelaide starts at $181 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Qantas.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Adelaide at price $181 is offered by Qantas from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide?

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide, 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.