Cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

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Cheapest round-trip flights $84
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight $39
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Tue, Jul 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $39
Last-minute weekend getaway $146
Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $146
Cheapest business class flights $520
Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is currently $520
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 May. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–175
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $135–240

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Adelaide

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $250–340
    61 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - ADL Every day
    206 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - ADL Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $174
    Typical price: $170–250
    51 weekly nonstop flights
    MEL - ADL Every day
    150 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - ADL Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $84
    Typical price: $115–230
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    AVV, MEL - ADL Every day
    124 weekly connecting flights
    AVV, MEL - ADL Every day
  • Rex
    Typical price: $580–850
    18 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - ADL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Air New Zealand
    7 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - ADL Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

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

Popular airports near Adelaide

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $95 to $175.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $269, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $174, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $84, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide starts at $84 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $39 and departs on Tue, Jul 7.
1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide.
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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 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 61 nonstop flights and 206 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 51 nonstop flights and 150 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .
  • Jetstar offers 36 nonstop flights and 124 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 7 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $269, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $174, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $84, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide.
  • There are 61 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 51 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Adelaide at price $146 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide.
  • There are 61 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 51 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 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.
There are direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Adelaide start at $84 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20 with Jetstar.
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.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Adelaide start at $520 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Adelaide start at $84 from Thu, Jul 16 to Mon, Jul 20.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Adelaide starts at $146 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Adelaide at price $146 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
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.

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