ADL - MEL

Find cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne from $38

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Adelaide to Melbourne.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Adelaide to Melbourne.

How much is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
4:00 pm - 9:20 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
9:15 am - 10:40 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$76Jetstar
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Tue, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 6
4:00 pm - 9:20 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
3:00 am - 4:20 amMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
$82Jetstar
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Wed, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 13
2:00 am - 6:20 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
4:45 am - 6:10 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$142Rex
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Thu, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 1
2:00 am - 6:20 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
3:15 pm - 4:40 pmMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$148Rex
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Thu, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 7
6:40 am - 11:00 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
5:20 pm - 6:45 pmMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$157Virgin Australia
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Thu, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 16
1:00 am - 6:15 pmADL-MEL
1h 15mnonstop
3:05 am - 4:25 amMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
$165Qantas Airways
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Fri, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 10
1:55 pm - 7:10 amADL-MEL
1h 15mnonstop
3:05 am - 4:25 amMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
$166Qantas Airways
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Sun, Nov 12 - Thu, Dec 7
10:50 am - 4:10 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
3:05 am - 4:25 amMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
$167Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 5
9:35 am - 1:55 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
1:00 pm - 6:00 pmMEL-ADL
5h 00m1 stop
$291Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 6
4:40 am - 9:00 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
5:40 pm - 12:35 pmMEL-ADL
18h 55m1 stop
$292Virgin Australia
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Fri, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 3

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Adelaide to Melbourne

When to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Average price per month
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Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ADL to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $205 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne was found 89 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.
  • Morning departure is around 34% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • If you are driving to Adelaide Airport (ADL), book your parking online beforehand, as the pricing is much lower if booked in advance in comparison to drive-up pricing. You can book directly through the Adelaide Airport website and choose from the Terminal Car Park or Long Term Car Park, depending on the length of your trip.
  • If you are travelling onward from Melbourne and have some time between flights, there are three open access lounges in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Facilities vary between the three lounges, but you will find showers, massage chairs, dining and beverages available, as well as device charging and, of course, comfortable seating. Prices range from A $ 55 to 120.
  • Those travelling with children that have a layover in Melbourne will find a play area to keep the kids occupied opposite Gate 15B in Terminal 2 at the airport, as well as parenting rooms widely available throughout. There are also plenty of shops where you can find books, toys or snacks to keep little hands busy while you wait for connections.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking Adelaide to Melbourne flights

  • Does Adelaide Airport have easy accessibility for travellers who are disabled or mobility impaired?

    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.

  • Can I smoke at Adelaide Airport?

    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.

  • How long does a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne take?

    The average nonstop flight takes 1h 15m, covering a distance of 398 miles.

  • How many flights are there between Adelaide and Melbourne?

    There are usually 163 direct flights each day leaving Adelaide in the direction of Melbourne, for a total of 1,142 flights weekly.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, Jetstar offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $38. KAYAK users also found Adelaide to Melbourne round-trip flights on Jetstar from $76 and on Rex from $142.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Adelaide and Melbourne?

    A passport is not required to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Adelaide and Melbourne?

    Singapore Airlines connects Adelaide to Melbourne up to 20 flights per day, followed by Qatar Airways (19 flights per day), and Virgin Australia (18 flights per day). However, there are also other airlines serving flights from ADL to Melbourne.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    For Adelaide to Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Adelaide, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Adelaide you will be using ADL. You will be landing at Melbourne MEL.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    The earliest flight leaves Adelaide at 6:00 am and lands in Melbourne at 7:50 am.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    The last flight leaves Adelaide at 9:50 pm and lands in Melbourne at 11:40 pm.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop between Adelaide and Melbourne?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Adelaide and Melbourne: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, China Eastern, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Virgin Australia, and Rex.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Adelaide to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Adelaide and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $254 and an overall rating of 7.9, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $195 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne due to COVID-19?

    Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Adelaide is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Adelaide with another airline. Booking your flights between Adelaide and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from Adelaide to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Adelaide to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7.7
RexOverall score based on 37 reviews
68food
60entertainment
83crew
74comfort
80boarding
81overall
Airline reviews

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

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Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

Pros: "The flight was during very bad weather and the pilots did a great job of keeping us informed and feeling safe."
Cons: "Due to the weather snacks were handed out but no water. Water used to be provided in single serves. As it is now poured into cups it was not provided on the flight. This seems like cost saving that is unacceptable to customers paying the same price with no access to a drink on the flight."
Pros: "The service was good even for such a short flight (20 mins)"
Cons: "Was an old aircraft so the interior could do with updating"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Limited baggage allowance , check in clerk over officious and totally unhelpful. "Safety" factor re weight used interminably, why not upgrade fleet if safety is so important ? Asked how I was to get luggage not on flight , told " not my problem , read fine print ""
Cons: "Seats are too small, uncomfortable. We had a 50 minute delay in departure."
Cons: "This is my 2nd International Flight and Qantas outrated the other airline 100x’s over. Thank you"
Pros: "Lovely staff and great food"
Cons: "There was no in-seat entertainment and we weren’t advised of this in advance"
Pros: "seats - very comfy flat bed to use on overnight flight"
Cons: "too warm, hard to sleep"
Pros: "Was traveling with my 1yr old and my in-laws. Crew could not have made it a more comfortable journey."
Pros: "The food choices were lovely, plenty of bathrooms and touch screen entertainment (albeit with an outdated feeling and clunky interface.) The skycam was the best part of the entertainment interface options, giving you an outside view of the plane at all times from a camera at the top of the plane tail. Watching the plane during its descent and landing was very cool."
Cons: "I’ve flown in tight-spaced economy seats before, but the lack of space to even bend over to reach items on the floor was extreme on this plane and unacceptable for a 15+ hour flight. It truly felt like a straightjacket. Serious acrobatics were required to reach items on the floor. The tray table would also fly down on its own, the lever holding it would slide free while I was sleeping. There was no wifi at all, not even for using the qantas apps. My fiancé flew on Virgin the week before and was able to purchase wifi and stay in touch with me for $19 for the duration of the flight. Even my flight earlier this year with Qantas on the Dreamliner lacked usable wifi, but the experience of the Dreamliner plane itself was wonderful. In addition, the usb ports on the end of the armrests weren’t working. I feel it should be part of the safety briefing to point out where the usable power points are, given how vital charged phones are these days for boarding passes, reaching loved ones and entertainment when the wifi isn’t working. I didn’t realize there was a plug for laptops/ block plugs until I asked about the USB ports not working until the last 2 hours of the flight. The location of that was somewhere few would notice or look if not explicitly told. This will be the last time I ever book with Qantas when an a380 model is involved, unless great overhauls and updates are completed. Economy should not lack basic ergonomic comforts and while I’ve spent years touting my love for Qantas, having had wonderful experiences in the past, this one fell far below what I had come to expect from the Qantas name."
Cons: "We were booked for a connecting flight we could not possiblely have made given we had to go through customs, immigragion and baggage claim. We had to catch a later flight which was then delayed because none of the toilets worked."
Pros: "The salmon entree was top notch. Veggies cooked crisp too. Morning muffin was warm. All very yummy:) Wonderful smiling crew."
Cons: "The audio headphones had patchy reception. Needed to wiggle the wires."
Pros: "The staff are some of the best in the sky"
Cons: "The usual riff raff amongst passengers"
Pros: "The crew was friendly and attentive. They worked hard to make the long flight as enjoyable as possible. The food was bland and uninspired. The in seat entertainment had a great variety though it stopped working with about an hour to go so that was frustrating."
Cons: "Tray was filthy dirty from previous passenger. Not acceptible amid the current Coronavirus pandemic. Paid $600 for ticket. Plane was changed to a smaller model with no entertainment system."
Pros: "Pretty much all my needs/wants were seen to! Likewise, on the trans-ocean flight leg."
Cons: "Some fashion model wishing me happy flying? I really don't know. :)"
Pros: "No delays!"
Cons: "I noticed some travellers confused by gate changes, I suspect this is due to a lack of attention on their behalf but clearly the messages hadn't gotten through."
Pros: "Seats recline far, great for sleeping. Crew members very helpful and cheery. Food was surprisingly good."
Cons: "There was no option through Kayak to choose a meal option, but the standard meals were ok so wasnt the end of the world."
Pros: "Super quick boarding"
Cons: "Lounge in melb was dirty, food average. Lounge in Adelaide was over packed - couldn't get a seat"
Pros: "Wifi"
Cons: "Plane was too hot near the end during a holding pattern"
Pros: "Crew was very courteous and we had decent leg room for economy. Flight was on-time unlike Quantas"
Cons: "Food was not appealing but the beverages were great."
Cons: "Leaving the day before. Not having just one but three delays and three changes of flights."
Cons: "The computers continue to be problematic. It took 25 minutes at the checkin desk to get the system to take my document numbers. Also the in flight movie system has issues with touch sensing, often being slow to respond and misreading the location of the touch."
Cons: "Economy boarding was in just 2 batches with the front rows first. This results in a lot of standing waiting for people to get into their seats. Entertainment was ok but could have used a better selection of movies. I ended up watching movies I had seen before."
Pros: "Check-in was smooth and quick."
Cons: "Cabin service was basic for business class. The cabin crew never came to see us again after lunch was served."
Cons: "Flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to **insert one of many excuses here** and then Jetstar misplaced my luggage ( I arrived at 3 pm into Melbourne and my luggage arrived 10.30pm so I spent one of my two nights waiting for the bag to show up)"
Pros: "The crew was very good and did an outstanding job accommodating the passengers. Thank you."
Cons: "I really think everything was great and Jetstar is very well organized. You can teach the US carriers how to efficiently run an airline service. Thank you for taking pride and responsibility for running a well organized airline."
Pros: "Crew was lovely. Very polite and friendly especially after a quick turnaround and late flights."
Cons: "Bring a small pillow or something to comfort your seat a little. Seats aren’t the best, but it’s an airplane"
Pros: "Base price for flight was insanely cheap, booked six months in advance."
Cons: "Drastically different bag weight requirements than my connecting flight meant I had to shuffle everything around to meet the carry-on limits, then pay $100+ as my check bag went up two levels. Even anticipating this, it still cost double what I was expecting; must have been the difference between advance payment and day-of rates, but the degree of difference in cost left me feeling swindled."
Cons: "City of Yulara had a city wide communications failure. Other airlines had backup plans to get passengers out with a manual procedure. Jetstar didn't have a manual process and failed to get us on the plane. I missed my connection and they didn't help with my lost ticket. I ended up buying a new international ticket."
Pros: "Efficient on time"
Cons: "One young cabin crew member was very polite and welcoming - ? Angela The other older woman would not even acknowledge me or say hello / goodbye despite me saying hello"
Pros: "Our crew was very professional, giving more than sufficient updates and notifications - as an example, Gen mentioned that the plane was late departing Melbourne for Uluru which was why our flight from Uluru to Melbourne was late. Did not try food and there was no entertainment which is why I defaulted the response to 1 star as there's no N/A option."
Cons: "Luggage went to the wrong carousel."
Pros: "Crew was great and friendly."
Cons: "The chairs were extremely uncomfortable. I have flown Jetstar multiple times, and this was by far the worst. I’m not sure if it was simply my seat, or what. But it made the flight very hard."
Pros: "Check in was easy once we prepaid for our luggage ahead of time."
Cons: "Did not even get a glass of water on plane. People get dehydrated flying, Jetstar should always offer water. The flight attendant was very picky, I could not leave my thin fleece tied around my waist."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/31Tue
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$38
11/1Wed
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$41
11/1Wed
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$42
10/18Wed
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$45
11/1Wed
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$46
10/12Thu
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 20mADL-MEL
$70
10/13Fri
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 20mADL-MEL
$77
12/16Sat
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 15mADL-MEL
$83
10/9Mon
1 stopRex
22h 45mADL-MEL
$278
10/8Sun
1 stopRex
16h 15mADL-MEL
$327

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Last minute flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/3Tue
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/7Sat
nonstopJetstar
1h 20mMEL-ADL
$185
9/30Sat
nonstopSingapore Airlines
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/3Tue
nonstopSingapore Airlines
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$199
10/3Tue
nonstopRex
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/10Tue
nonstopRex
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$219
9/30Sat
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/3Tue
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 20mMEL-ADL
$230
9/30Sat
nonstopMultiple Airlines
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/3Tue
nonstopMultiple Airlines
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$254
9/30Sat
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/3Tue
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$259
9/30Sat
nonstopRex
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/3Tue
nonstopRex
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$262
10/3Tue
nonstopMultiple Airlines
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/8Sun
nonstopMultiple Airlines
1h 20mMEL-ADL
$269
9/30Sat
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/2Mon
nonstopQantas Airways
1h 20mMEL-ADL
$320
9/30Sat
nonstopVirgin Australia
1h 20mADL-MEL
10/3Tue
multi-stopVirgin Australia
25h 40mMEL-ADL
$372

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Adelaide - Melbourne Flights

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Adelaide (ADL)Australia

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Adelaide

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$89

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