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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

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Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Adelaide to Melbourne

November 21 - November 23

Cheapest

ADL - Melbourne

$190

$56

Round trip

December 6 - December 9

Cheapest
Best

ADL - Melbourne

$224

$56

Round trip

November 15 - November 23

ADL - Melbourne

$179

$57

Round trip

November 11 - November 25

ADL - Melbourne

$172

$70

Round trip

November 11 - November 14

ADL - Melbourne

$187

$70

Round trip

November 18 - November 20

ADL - Melbourne

$188

$70

Round trip

November 4 - November 11

ADL - Melbourne

$184

$70

Round trip

November 18 - November 25

ADL - Melbourne

$185

$70

Round trip

November 4 - November 14

ADL - Melbourne

$173

$72

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

Earliest

ADL - Melbourne

$170

$74

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Right now, 14% of recent fares for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are considered a good price. Over the last 90 days, fares for this route typically range from $190–$474, with a median of $327. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne, April stands out with a median fare of just $95. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median fare of $143, and January, where the median fare is $178. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.
A typical journey from Adelaide to Melbourne takes about 10h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 32.1% of recent fares are for direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne; the remaining itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.
The route from Adelaide to Melbourne covers a distance of 642 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time, even with connecting itineraries being common.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Melbourne

Regular price: $151 - $264

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is $151 to $264. The current lowest deal is $56 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 21-Nov 23.

now $56

Low $151

High $264

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne is April, with a median price of $95. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $412. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $95

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $412

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Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

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Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Melbourne

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$301

$134

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

$289

$127

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Jetstar

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

$226

$106

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

$478

$133

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

$285

$95

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

$285

$98

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

4 nights

Jun 29 - Jul 3

$478  →  $133

72%

6 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 7

$285  →  $95

67%

7 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 8

$285  →  $98

66%

4 nights

Jul 13 - Jul 17

$284  →  $101

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Adelaide to Melbourne are near the typical level of $327.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 10h 50m

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne typically take 10h 50m, with most deals including stops.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered direct flights on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers the lowest recent fare

Jetstar recently offered a flight for $56, the lowest recent fare on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 14% of the time

Historically, 14% of deals for this route were considered good prices.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport (ADL) is a good option for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for travelers seeking a potentially cheaper arrival airport near Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is a convenient arrival point for those flying into Melbourne.

📍 ~20 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon is a useful alternative, serving as a secondary airport for the Melbourne metropolitan area.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a regional alternative with scheduled services, accessible via a relatively short drive.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$415

Albury (ABX)

Albury is a major regional hub offering reliable connections, though it requires a 3-hour drive from Melbourne.

📍 ~260 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra offers an extensive domestic network and high reliability, but involves significant travel time.

📍 ~460 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Wagga Wagga (WGA)

Wagga Wagga is a regional alternative, but has limited flight options and a long travel time.

📍 ~400 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From ADL

Elite

Oct 30

Melbourne, Australia

48% AI deal score

$598

$498

Save $100

From ADL

Elite

Dec 07

Melbourne, Australia

46% AI deal score

$562

$498

Save $64

From ADL

Elite

Dec 08

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$567

$503

Save $64

From ADL

Elite

Dec 08

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$565

$503

Save $62

From ADL

Elite

Oct 01

Melbourne, Australia

44% AI deal score

$1,271

$1,138

Save $133

From ADL

Elite

Nov 29

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$533

$503

Save $30

From ADL

Elite

Nov 30

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$533

$503

Save $30

From ADL

Elite

Nov 29

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$535

$503

Save $32

From ADL

Elite

Nov 29

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$535

$503

Save $32

From ADL

Elite

Nov 30

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$533

$503

Save $30

From ADL

Elite

Nov 29

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$534

$503

Save $31

From ADL

Elite

Nov 30

Melbourne, Australia

42% AI deal score

$535

$503

Save $32

From ADL

Elite

Nov 24

Melbourne, Australia

41% AI deal score

$657

From ADL

Elite

Nov 01

Melbourne, Australia

41% AI deal score

$679

From ADL

Elite

Nov 10

Melbourne, Australia

41% AI deal score

$679

From ADL

Elite

Nov 10

Melbourne, Australia

41% AI deal score

$679

From ADL

Elite

Nov 01

Melbourne, Australia

41% AI deal score

$679

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $223. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $440. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, around $402. For the best value, travelers should aim to purchase tickets within this sweet spot.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is considered to be $190 or less. The median price for this route was $327. Prices can go up to $474 or more for flights in the higher price range. Historically, travelers can aim for prices around the $190 mark to secure a competitive deal on this route.

Historically, April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne, with a median price of $95. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $143. January, while also listed among the cheaper months with a median of $178, is also identified as the most expensive month overall, suggesting price variability. The annual median price for this route is $327, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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