Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Yes, direct flights are available from Melbourne to Adelaide. Historically, approximately 32.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights also make up a significant portion of the available routes.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The typical direct flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 642 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time extends to about 7 hours and 25 minutes. This significant difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their itinerary.

Should I set a price alert for Melbourne to Adelaide flights?

Given the historical data, it is advisable to set a price alert for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. Setting an alert can help travelers monitor price changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. This approach is beneficial for routes where prices tend to vary often.

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Melbourne to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

A typical journey from Melbourne to Adelaide covers a distance of 642 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick trip, often with multiple flight options available.

When considering cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, the cheapest time to fly is often in May, with a median fare of $145. June also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $152. By comparison, January sees a higher median fare of $252, indicating that prices can fluctuate significantly depending on the month you choose to travel.

For flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, a typical journey including connections takes about 1h 25m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 32.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2, which can extend the overall travel time considerably.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide typically range from $237–$483, with a median price of $351. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices if you monitor the route regularly.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

Regular price: A$152 - A$438

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD 152 to AUD 438. The current lowest deal is AUD 122 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 7-Dec 7.

now A$122

Low A$152

High A$438

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide is June, with a median price of $152. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $435. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$152

May

Most Expensive

Flights from A$435

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Adelaide

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$311

A$196

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$305

A$197

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$262

A$164

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$293

A$187

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$182

A$122

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$182

A$130

One-way

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

3 nights

Apr 12 - Apr 15

A$445 → A$242

46%

7 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 24

A$443 → A$257

42%

7 nights

Apr 18 - Apr 25

A$443 → A$257

42%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A$304 → A$131

57%

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Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Adelaide are below the typical level, with a median price of $181.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $145.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 25m

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Adelaide takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 32.9% of recent flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered direct flights on this route, with deals available from $122.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$127

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Adelaide, providing a central departure point.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$170

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$127

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne (MEL) is a major international hub with significantly more flight options than Adelaide.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (requires ~8 hours driving or a connecting flight)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $339. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $502. Even booking more than 60 days in advance can result in slightly higher prices, averaging $373.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is considered to be $237 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $351. Prices above $483 are typically in the more expensive range for this route. Travelers can use these benchmarks to assess the value of available fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide are May and June, with median prices of $145 and $152 respectively. January, while also listed, has a higher median price of $252. The annual median price for this route is $351, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Planning your trip during these times can lead to more economical travel.

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Melbourne to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

Regular price: A$152 - A$438

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD 152 to AUD 438. The current lowest deal is AUD 122 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 7-Dec 7.

now A$122

Low A$152

High A$438

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$152

May

Most Expensive

Flights from A$435

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Adelaide

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$311

A$196

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$305

A$197

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$262

A$164

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$293

A$187

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$182

A$122

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$182

A$130

One-way

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

3 nights

Apr 12 - Apr 15

A$445 → A$242

46%

7 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 24

A$443 → A$257

42%

7 nights

Apr 18 - Apr 25

A$443 → A$257

42%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A$304 → A$131

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Adelaide are below the typical level, with a median price of $181.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $145.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 25m

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Adelaide takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 32.9% of recent flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered direct flights on this route, with deals available from $122.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

Avalon Airport is a good option for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, often offering competitive prices.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$127

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Adelaide, providing a central departure point.

📍 ~19 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$170

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$127

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Adelaide, Australia

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$493

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 25m

Connecting flights are common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

Best Elite deals to Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

When should I buy Melbourne to Adelaide tickets?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Adelaide flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Should I set a price alert for Melbourne to Adelaide flights?

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More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Adelaide from other cities

Melbourne to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 25m

Connecting flights are common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

Best Elite deals to Adelaide

Dec 09

Dec 07

Dec 12

Dec 11

Dec 12

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 08

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Mar 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

When should I buy Melbourne to Adelaide tickets?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Adelaide flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?