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

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

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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 3

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 4

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 5

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

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $80. 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. You may be able to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Adelaide to Melbourne for a low price.

Question 7

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

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The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne 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 8

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

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (average of $177). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $263). 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 9

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday 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 10

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne

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The most flights from ADL to ME1 are scheduled on a Thursday (111 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne 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 when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, 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 13

What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Melbourne is $96. On average you can expect to pay $931. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $135.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne 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 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 17

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

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Most people fly from Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne. On average, Adelaide has 92 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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

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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 22

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 23

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from Adelaide? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 24

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$265

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$80	Average$201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$117	Average$254	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?

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne 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?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne

The most flights from ADL to ME1 are scheduled on a Thursday (111 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (82 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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