Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne from $93

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — MEL
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Adelaide to Melbourne are usually found in May or August, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$149

One-way from

$93

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$244
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Adelaide to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Adelaide to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Sat 29/314:40ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Mon 31/307:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 4/2$149
Fri 21/321:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/306:50MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$206
Wed 5/206:10ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/221:25MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/2$296
Thu 6/206:00ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 8/206:20MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$352
Sat 8/317:15ADL - AVV
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Tue 11/306:00AVV - ADL
1 stop5h 40mJetstar
Deal found 4/2$352
Tue 18/219:45ADL - AVV
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/214:55AVV - ADL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$439

Find flights from Adelaide to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - MEL

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Sat 29/3

14:40-16:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

07:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

$149

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - MEL

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Fri 21/3

21:50-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

06:50-07:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$206

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - MEL

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Mon 3/3

15:30-07:45

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

17:10-18:00

Nonstop1h 20m

$288

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - AVV

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Sat 8/3

17:15-07:35

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/3

06:00-11:10

1 stop5h 40m

$352

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - AVV

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Tue 18/2

19:45-07:35

1 stop11h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 22/2

14:55-21:50

1 stop7h 25m

$439

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - MEL

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Tue 25/2

08:20-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$93

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - MEL

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Sun 23/3

21:50-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$135

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - MEL

ADLMEL

Adelaide

Thu 3/4

11:45-17:40

1 stop5h 25m

$164

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - AVV

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Tue 4/3

06:15-23:15

1 stop16h 30m

$172

AdelaideMelbourne

ADL - AVV

ADLAVV

Adelaide

Tue 25/2

19:45-07:35

1 stop11h 20m

$235

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/2

Showing 1-10 of 12 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Adelaide with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Adelaide to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is 61 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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 68% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Melbourne. 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 5 February 2025.

The most flights from ADL to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (111 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 5 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Rex, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways from Adelaide to Melbourne have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

9.4
Wonderful

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Crew

9.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 93 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. Adelaide is conveniently located just 6.6 km from Adelaide’s city centre.

  • 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 $149. Another option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at $299 round trip. You may be able to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne for 40% 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 $93. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Rex, 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 United Airlines(99%), Oman Air(98%) or JetBlue(98%), 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 $85. On average you can expect to pay $4,723. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $130.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Adelaide to Melbourne

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 4 airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$127Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Jetstar flights
RexCheapest$139Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search Rex flights
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$147Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%