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Cheap Flights 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to Melbourne.
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8:45 am - 10:35 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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9:40 am - 10:35 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$90Jetstar
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Tue, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 5
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8:45 am - 10:35 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 7:55 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$93Jetstar
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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8:45 am - 10:35 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 7:55 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$97Jetstar
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Mon, Jul 28 - Wed, Jul 30
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8:45 am - 10:35 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 7:55 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$103Jetstar
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Mon, May 19 - Thu, May 22
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8:45 am - 10:35 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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9:40 am - 10:35 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$113Jetstar
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Tue, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 2
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8:50 pm - 10:40 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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9:10 am - 10:05 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$131Virgin Australia
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Fri, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 10
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9:50 pm - 11:40 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
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7:10 am - 8:05 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
$179Virgin Australia
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Fri, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 10
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4:55 pm - 10:05 pmADL-MEL
4h 40m1 stop
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6:25 am - 7:15 amMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
$348Qantas Airways
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Fri, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 15
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2:55 pm - 8:20 pmADL-MEL
4h 55m1 stop
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6:25 am - 7:15 amMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
$351Qantas Airways
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
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8:45 am - 8:05 amADL-MEL
22h 50m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 6:20 pmMEL-ADL
23h 55m1 stop
$485Rex
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Expert advice for your flight from Adelaide to Melbourne

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' Economy includes a free checked bag.


Qatar's Economy seats have 31 to 33 inches of pitch, offering standard comfort.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand offers flexichange fares with free flight changes on the day of travel.


Air New Zealand's seat+bag fare includes a carry-on and a checked bag.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Economy Class offers 32 inches of seat pitch for added comfort.


Qantas domestic flights offer Wi-Fi on select routes.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Adelaide to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Adelaide to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Adelaide to Melbourne, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $127 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $200 and $194 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $250, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport was $52 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Adelaide and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Adelaide from Adelaide and will be arriving at Melbourne.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $207 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $240 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $88 or less one-way and $182 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Adelaide to Melbourne

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +21 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Adelaide

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +21 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +22 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Adelaide to Melbourne

 
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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 829 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
7.2Entertainment
8.2Crew
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SYD - BXG
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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