How many flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.7% of flights from Adelaide to Melbourne were non-stop. For routes that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights involves at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

A direct flight from Adelaide to Melbourne typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 642 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 15 minutes. This duration difference highlights the efficiency of non-stop travel on this route.

How often do cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals appear with regularity. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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Adelaide to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Right now, only 9% of current fares from Adelaide to Melbourne are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $240–$489, with a median of $367. Current fares are above the typical level, suggesting that now might not be the optimal time to book. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers to find better prices.

When looking for cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, the cheapest time to fly is often during specific months. April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $95. Following April, August offers a median fare of $143, and January presents a median of $178. These months represent the best opportunities to secure lower prices for your trip.

Most itineraries for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne connect at least once, with only 25.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are available, you are more likely to encounter itineraries with one or more stops.

A typical journey from Adelaide to Melbourne takes about 1h 20m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including those with connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 20m. However, for connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 7h 20m, significantly longer than direct options.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Melbourne

Regular price: A$187 - A$412

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

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is AUD187 to AUD412. The current lowest deal is AUD114 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 22.

now A$114

Low A$187

High A$412

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 $96. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $392. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$96

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$392

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Melbourne

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$385

A$202

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$337

A$178

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$339

A$184

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$362

A$171

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$555

A$274

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$559

A$330

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A$362 → A$171

53%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A$386 → A$220

43%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

A$337 → A$178

47%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

A$350 → A$203

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Melbourne are above the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne typically last 1 hour 20 minutes, while connecting flights average 7 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 74.3% of recent deals, typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Adelaide to Melbourne route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$108

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for flights from Adelaide, offering a potentially cheaper fare.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Consider Bendigo Airport for essential regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail network and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$702

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

47% AI deal score

$602

$503

Save $99

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 14

Melbourne, Australia

47% AI deal score

$602

$503

Save $99

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 10

Melbourne, Australia

46% AI deal score

$587

$503

Save $84

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 30

Melbourne, Australia

46% AI deal score

$582

$503

Save $79

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Oct 24

Melbourne, Australia

46% AI deal score

$586

$503

Save $83

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 31

Melbourne, Australia

46% AI deal score

$582

$503

Save $79

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 31

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$580

$503

Save $77

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Jan 05

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$578

$503

Save $75

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 31

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$580

$503

Save $77

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From ADL

Elite

Dec 07

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$572

$503

Save $69

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

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 for a ticket is around $223. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $440. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also sees higher average prices, around $402.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is considered to be $240 or less. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $367, while prices in the higher range can go up to $489.

Historically, April has been the most affordable month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne, with a median price of $95. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $143. While January has a median price of $178, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $367.

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Adelaide to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Melbourne

Regular price: A$187 - A$412

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

The regular price range for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is AUD187 to AUD412. The current lowest deal is AUD114 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 22.

now A$114

Low A$187

High A$412

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$96

November

Most Expensive

Flights from A$392

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Melbourne

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$385

A$202

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$337

A$178

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$339

A$184

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$362

A$171

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$555

A$274

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Melbourne

Adelaide (ADL) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$559

A$330

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A$362 → A$171

53%

1 night

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A$386 → A$220

43%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

A$337 → A$178

47%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

A$350 → A$203

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Melbourne are above the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne typically last 1 hour 20 minutes, while connecting flights average 7 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 74.3% of recent deals, typically involving 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights on the Adelaide to Melbourne route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$108

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for flights from Adelaide, offering a potentially cheaper fare.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Consider Bendigo Airport for essential regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail network and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$702

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

Dec 18

Melbourne, Australia

48% AI deal score

$591

$498

Save $93

From ADL

Melbourne, Australia

45% AI deal score

$572

$503

Save $69

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 18

Jan 19

Dec 13

Dec 14

Dec 10

Dec 30

Oct 24

Dec 31

Dec 31

Jan 05

Dec 31

Dec 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When should I buy Adelaide to Melbourne tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

What's the best month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

How many flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

How often do cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne come up?

Related routes

More routes from Adelaide

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Adelaide to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Adelaide - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Dec 18

Jan 19

Dec 13

Dec 14

Dec 10

Dec 30

Oct 24

Dec 31

Dec 31

Jan 05

Dec 31

Dec 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When should I buy Adelaide to Melbourne tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

What's the best month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?