Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide from $76
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ADL
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually found in January or May, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 September 2026.
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Best flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
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Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Adelaide based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide. Data last updated 5 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Adelaide. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
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Find flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of $178). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ADL?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Adelaide flights typically cost between $168 and $346 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $144 on Jetstar (28 Oct–31 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Adelaide. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
The most flights from MEL to ADL are scheduled on a Friday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Adelaide delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Adelaide have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Adelaide flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Adelaide flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Adelaide. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Adelaide. Reviews last updated 5 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Adelaide from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide, you will be flying into Adelaide. Adelaide (ADL) is just 6.6 km from the centre vof the city. Adelaide is the only Adelaide airport and it handles 85 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Adelaide from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide can take about 1h 25m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $155. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide is about 641 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide round-trip?
Currently priced at $84, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $115 and $170, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide one-way?
$63 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and IndiGo, with prices starting from $104 and $121, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide are Alliance Airlines (100%), China Eastern (90%) and China Airlines (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is generally $674, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $83. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $110 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of $178). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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