Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $181 and $346 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $161 on Jetstar (17 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How often are flights from Adelaide to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 16% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $181 and $346 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $161 on Jetstar (17 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport can take about 1h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. There are 641 km between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $84. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $117 and $170, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Virgin Australia flights start at $109 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $134 one-way.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (average of $177). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ADL to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 on average).

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is $95. On average you can expect to pay $930. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $125.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport consider choosing American Airlines(100%), LATAM Airlines(92%) or Cathay Pacific(88%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to MEL?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Located just 6.6 km from the city centre, Adelaide is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Adelaide. Booking flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 94 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Deals for Adelaide to Melbourne flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Adelaide to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Adelaide to Melbourne with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$161
One-way from	$83
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$264
Good round-trip deal	$229 or less
Good one-way deal	$139 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$84	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$117	Average$266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$170	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to MEL?

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $181 and $346 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $161 on Jetstar (17 Nov–24 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from ADL to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 on average).

How often are flights from Adelaide to Melbourne delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Melbourne 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 Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $181 and $346 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $161 on Jetstar (17 Nov–24 Nov).