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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:19 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop 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 a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport range from $137 to $226, with an average of $174 over the past 12 months. Anything below $137 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $174. Book 5 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: 79% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 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 44% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 4%.

One-way fares from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Adelaide to Melbourne Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $147 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $194, a difference of $47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. 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
• Qantas Airways: 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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should 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.