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MEL — ADL
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually found in August or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 18 July 2025.
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 18 July 2025.
Thu 31/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 23/818:35ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$140
Wed 30/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/820:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$197
Wed 6/806:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 50mJetstar
Wed 6/817:15ADL - AVV
1 stop5h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$361
Wed 6/806:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/820:00ADL - AVV
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$463
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 18 July 2025.
Thu 31/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 23/818:35ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$140
Wed 30/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/820:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$197
Wed 24/1221:25MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1221:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/7$251
Wed 6/806:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 50mJetstar
Wed 6/817:15ADL - AVV
1 stop5h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$361
Wed 6/806:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/820:00ADL - AVV
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$463
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 18 July 2025.
Thu 31/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 23/818:35ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$140
Wed 30/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/820:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$197
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide. Data last updated 18 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 23/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/721:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$239
Wed 23/720:55AVV - ADL
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Thu 21/812:00ADL - AVV
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$421
Wed 23/706:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/714:30ADL - AVV
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$669
Thu 24/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 28/721:40ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$164
Thu 24/716:10MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/720:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/7$287
Wed 30/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/820:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$197
Thu 31/707:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 23/818:35ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$140
Wed 6/806:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 50mJetstar
Wed 6/817:15ADL - AVV
1 stop5h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$361
Wed 6/806:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/820:00ADL - AVV
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$463
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 18 July 2025.
Sun 10/807:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$72
Wed 13/807:10MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/7$131
Mon 1/920:55AVV - ADL
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Deal found 18/7$185
Thu 24/706:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$310
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Melbourne
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Adelaide
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneAdelaide
MEL - ADL
MELADL
Melbourne
Thu 31/7
07:00-07:55
Nonstop1h 25m
Adelaide
Sat 23/8
18:35-20:25
Nonstop1h 20m
$140
MelbourneAdelaide
MEL - ADL
MELADL
Melbourne
Wed 30/7
07:00-07:55
Nonstop1h 25m
Adelaide
Sat 2/8
20:50-22:40
Nonstop1h 20m
$197
MelbourneAdelaide
MEL - ADL
MELADL
Melbourne
Wed 24/12
21:25-22:15
Nonstop1h 20m
Adelaide
Fri 26/12
21:50-23:40
Nonstop1h 20m
$251
MelbourneAdelaide
AVV - ADL
AVVADL
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 6/8
06:00-11:20
1 stop5h 50m
Adelaide
Wed 6/8
17:15-22:50
1 stop5h 05m
$361
MelbourneAdelaide
AVV - ADL
AVVADL
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 6/8
06:00-11:20
1 stop5h 50m
Adelaide
Sun 10/8
20:00-22:50
1 stop26h 20m
$463
MelbourneAdelaide
MEL - ADL
MELADL
Melbourne
Sun 10/8
07:00-07:55
Nonstop1h 25m
$72
MelbourneAdelaide
MEL - ADL
MELADL
Melbourne
Wed 13/8
07:10-08:05
Nonstop1h 25m
$131
MelbourneAdelaide
AVV - ADL
AVVADL
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 1/9
20:55-08:00
1 stop11h 35m
$185
MelbourneAdelaide
AVV - ADL
AVVADL
Melbourne Avalon
Thu 24/7
06:00-10:55
1 stop5h 25m
$310
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Melbourne to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 18 July 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 18 July 2025.
The most flights from ME1 to ADL are scheduled on a Thursday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 on average).
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 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne to Adelaide by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Melbourne to Adelaide flights?
There are three airports within Melbourne, and they include Melbourne Tullamarine, Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne Essendon. Tullamarine is the closest to the city’s CBD and takes roughly half of an hour to reach via taxi at a rate of approximately AUD $60. The typical trip from Avalon to the CBD is almost an hour’s time and there are no rail links from either of the city’s domestic airports. Tullamarine has a Skybus service costing roughly AUD $38 while the SITA offers transfers for travelers to and from Avalon. SITA from Avalon is a premium coach and averages roughly AUD$20 for the trip (must be booked in advance). Adelaide is the fifth largest airport in Australia and it handles both domestic and international flights. It is a short journey of 20 minutes to the CBD from the airport. Travel options include Metro Bus with fares varying on destination (but averaging AUD $3.5-5.40), shuttle bus service at AUD $10 per person (one way), or by taxi with average fares of AUD $25-30.
Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to Adelaide?
It is possible to fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide aboard one of eight different non-stop carriers. They make almost 200 flights of this type per week, and the total travel time rarely exceeds an hour and a half in total. They include Jetstar, Tigerair, Qantas, Rex, and Virgin Australia, among others.
What are the stopover options on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?
There are no stopover options for this route.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?
If you are the owner of an Australian passport you will not need a passport to for the domestic flight between Melbourne and Adelaide. However, in this current area most travelers are advised to carry their e-ticket or paper ticket, identification such as a driver's license, passport or social security card, an airline booking reference and the credit card used for the ticket purchase; in the event of some sort of glitch or difficulty.
How can I know whether the airlines/airports in Adelaide or Melbourne are sustainable?
If you wish to know about your airline's environmental responsibility performance, check if it is listed in the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA), which evaluates the sustainability performance of aviation stakeholders. Alternatively, you could search the web to see if they are certified by the institutionally-endorsed Airport Carbon Accreditation, which evaluates airports' efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and their procedures in mitigating its effects.
What airlines operating this route have sustainable practices, and what are they?
If you are looking to jet to Adelaide from Melbourne in a sustainable fashion, consider reserving flight tickets with Qantas Airways or Jetstar, which release 66% and 54% less carbon, respectively. Not only does the Qantas group offer direct flights to Adelaide from Melbourne, but it is also looking into new fleet designs and modern fuel technologies to attain greenhouse gas-neutral growth. Additionally, the airline has done away with non-biodegradable cutlery. Jetstar's fleet boasts fuel-efficient engines, which means fewer carbon emissions.
How can I fly more sustainably from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Globetrotters set to fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide International Airport (ADL) can lower their aviation footprints by engaging in a few eco-conscious procedures. Some environmentally-responsible travel tips include booking economy seats and prioritizing airlines that emphasize sustainable travel. You could search the web for the Atmosfair Airline Index Report to see how different carriers have performed over recent years. Also, take along a refillable water bottle and skip layover flights.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Adelaide from Melbourne?
Adelaide (ADL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide. You should not have trouble finding flights to Adelaide from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 86 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Adelaide airport from Melbourne. It is only a 6.6 km journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Adelaide’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide round-trip?
Jetstar, at $140, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Adelaide. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Adelaide?
Before booking your flight to Adelaide from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (92%), Finnair (92%), British Airways( 92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?
While on average a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is generally $1,284, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $70. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $140 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 to Adelaide?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Melbourne to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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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The Australian government has drafted a State Action Plan that compels airports to cut greenhouse gas emissions by employing flexible flight paths, uninterrupted landings, and efficient air traffic control.
Melbourne Airport acknowledges that an ecologically-friendly approach to air travel is critical to its long-term prosperity. To cut carbon emissions, the hub boasts a tri-generation power facility, and its Terminal 3 has incorporated energy-efficient LED lighting.
The airport in Adelaide is bent on complying with national and international environmental policies. Its runways feature energy-saving LED lights, and it is investing in green-rated constructions. Additionally, they have minimized their reliance on electricity.
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