Q: 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 $218 and $362 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $156 on Jetstar (5 Jan-7 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Cobham Aviation Services have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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. Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Adelaide to Melbourne delayed?

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About 14% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Adelaide to Melbourne flights typically cost between $218 and $362 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $156 on Jetstar (5 Jan-7 Jan).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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Departing from Adelaide to Melbourne will take you 1h 20m. The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne is about 641 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

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 $128. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $152 and $220, respectively. You may be able to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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 85 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 9

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (average of $90). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 10

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 Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne

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The most flights from ADL to ME1 are scheduled on a Friday (118 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (92 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 14

What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

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The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Melbourne is $79. On average you can expect to pay $1,288. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $136.

Question 15

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 Oman Air(98%), RwandAir(97%) or Iberia(97%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

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 17

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 evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 18

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 107 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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Round-trip from	$156
One-way from	$87
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$293

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$128	Average$307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$152	Average$300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$220	Average$235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$226	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne from $87

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Melbourne are usually found in August or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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