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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne from $86

ADL — MEL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Melbourne are usually found in August or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Sat 12/1211:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 17/1213:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 3/11$159
Fri 18/1207:15 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 21/1221:20 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 30/10$163
Wed 18/1111:25 -
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Sat 21/1113:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 1/11$166
Mon 7/1214:50 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 7/1221:20 -
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Deal found 1/11$168
Tue 15/1211:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 22/1213:50 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 31/10$168
Sat 5/1218:50 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 7/1221:20 -
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Deal found 31/10$169
Thu 17/1211:25 -
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Thu 24/1213:50 -
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Deal found 1/11$171
Wed 18/1111:25 -
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Wed 25/1113:50 -
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Deal found 2/11$172
Sat 5/1215:55 -
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Tue 8/1209:55 -
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Deal found 3/11$173
Wed 9/1218:50 -
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Sat 12/1221:20 -
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Deal found 3/11$176
Fri 18/1206:15 -
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Fri 25/1221:20 -
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Deal found 1/11$181
Wed 2/1211:25 -
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Mon 7/1213:50 -
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Deal found 2/11$181

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$159

One-way from

$86

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$226
Jetstar
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  • 12/12-17/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Adelaide to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Adelaide to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Tue 2/2

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$87

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - AVV Melbourne Avalon

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Fri 4/12

11:25-13:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$93

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - AVV Melbourne Avalon

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Sat 13/3

11:25-13:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$93

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - AVV Melbourne Avalon

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Sat 16/1

11:25-13:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$93

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Fri 22/1

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Sun 3/1

07:15-09:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Tue 29/12

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Thu 31/12

15:55-17:45

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Mon 4/1

06:15-08:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL Adelaide - MEL Melbourne

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Sat 6/3

18:50-20:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Melbourne

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (average of $176). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 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.

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne

The most flights from ADL to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Adelaide to Melbourne flights typically cost between $168 and $325 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $159 on Jetstar (12 Dec–17 Dec).

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.

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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,122 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
577 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne. On average, Adelaide has 82 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Departing from Adelaide to Melbourne will take you 1h 20m. The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne is about 632 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $83. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $116 and $160, respectively. You may be able to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. 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.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne consider choosing Japan Airlines(87%), Malaysia Airlines(87%) or LATAM Airlines(85%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Melbourne is $96. On average you can expect to pay $854. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $132.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (average of $176). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$83Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$116Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$160Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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