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$56 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Adelaide, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$104
Overall average: $140
Jetstar
Tue 1/6Tue 1/13
MEL - ADL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$56
Typical prices: $80-$129
Jetstar
Thu 12/4
MEL - ADL • Non-stop
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide (MEL-ADL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Adelaide 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
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8:50 pm - 9:40 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 6:15 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$104Jetstar
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Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
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8:50 pm - 9:40 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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6:20 pm - 8:10 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$106Jetstar
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Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
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4:50 pm - 5:45 pmMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 6:15 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$109Jetstar
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Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:50 pm - 9:40 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 9:20 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$111Jetstar
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Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
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7:00 am - 7:55 amMEL-ADL
1h 25mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 11:30 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$121Jetstar
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
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2:55 pm - 3:45 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:05 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$122Jetstar
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
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2:25 pm - 3:15 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:05 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$123Jetstar
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Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 30
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8:50 pm - 9:40 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:05 amADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$132Jetstar
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
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2:55 pm - 3:45 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 4:10 pmADL-MEL
1h 20mnonstop
$144Jetstar
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Thu, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 28
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8:50 pm - 9:40 pmMEL-ADL
1h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:05 amADL-MEL
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$152Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Adelaide flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?

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

When flying from Melbourne to Adelaide, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, 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 Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is August, where tickets cost $130 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $189 and $181 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, 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 Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$56
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Adelaide flights

  • What’s the best way to get from the city centres to these airports?

    Melbourne Tullamarine is about 25 km from the CBD, about a 40min drive. Otherwise, there’s a Melbourne Airport Rail Train, taking around 30min. From Adelaide Airport, it’s a 7 km drive to the city centre, taking roughly 15min; or use the Airport City Shuttle – you just need to book in advance with your flight ticket.

  • Do the airports offer any accessibility features for passengers?

    Besides a full chaperone service, Melbourne Tullamarine offers Hidden Disability Programme assistance. You’ll be given a lanyard for support personnel to easily identify you to assist and a sensory map to help you navigate the airport easily. Adelaide Airport also has an accessibility support team and an efficient Disability Access Facilitation Plan.

  • Is there anywhere at the airports to entertain children while we wait for a flight?

    Melbourne Tullamarine offers a dedicated play area, which you’ll find in the international terminal building. Adelaide Airport has Parents’ Rooms for changing, feeding and even preparing food. They are equipped with microwaves, toddler toilet pans and wash basins.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide was $56 for a one-way ticket and $104 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Adelaide is Adelaide.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Adelaide flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Adelaide.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $219 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $236 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?

    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 Adelaide with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and ADL 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?

    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 Adelaide from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Adelaide

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $92 or less one-way and $183 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to fly directly from Melbourne to Adelaide, book on Qantas Airlines from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). More budget flights requiring a single layover in Sydney are offered by Virgin Australia and take a while longer.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has a very comprehensive shopping area that contains a wide range of coffee shops, bars and restaurants. There are also Australian souvenir kiosks, travel product stores, fragrance shops, boutiques and a chemist.
  • You’ll find a diverse range of shops at Adelaide Airport (ADL), from fashion outlets to surf shops. There is also a large Lego store, Lego Kaboom, that’s worth popping into just to have a look at the scale of it. Another highlight is Southern Providore, which sells local farmers’ and artisanal products.
  • Adelaide Airport is the only airport in Adelaide. It is a hub for both Qantas Airlines and Virgin Australia, and you can fly regionally from here to Port Lincoln on the mainland or Kangaroo Island just off the coast.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Adelaide

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

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Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Adelaide to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Adelaide

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide. 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. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Adelaide? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 424 reviews
6.4Food
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

6.0 GoodStephen, Oct 2025OOL - SYD
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

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

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

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