Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Yes, direct flights are available from Melbourne to Adelaide. Historically, approximately 24.9% of all flights on this route were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, a notable portion of flights involve connections.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The typical direct flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide is 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 632 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was considerably longer, averaging 7 hours. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with intermediate stops.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide have been classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for good value purchases occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available.

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MEL - Adelaide
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A$229
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Melbourne to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Right now, only 6% of recent fares from Melbourne to Adelaide are classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, you'll find that prices typically range from $235–$477, with a median fare of $355. Current fares are near the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide? The data indicates that January is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $72. Following closely, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $91, and April presents another good option, with a median of $116.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Adelaide takes about 1h 25m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 7h 55m, while direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide take 1h 25m. This difference is important to consider when planning your travel.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find a suitable fare.

The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide is 632 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall flight duration and the types of aircraft typically used for this journey.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

Regular price: A$205 - A$485

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD205 to AUD485. The current lowest deal is AUD91 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now A$91

Low A$205

High A$485

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide is January, with a median price of $72. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $507. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$72

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$507

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, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$250

A$112

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$239

A$112

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$353

A$159

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$230

A$98

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$277

A$105

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$229

A$112

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A$276 → A$106

62%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

A$276 → A$119

57%

5 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 7

A$269 → A$119

56%

7 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 16

A$259 → A$116

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Melbourne to Adelaide are near the typical level of $355.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $72.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide, with a median price of $72.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide typically take 1h 25m, while connecting flights average 7h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent.

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

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$102

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway for flights to Adelaide, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$102

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne (MEL) is a major international hub, offering significantly more flight options than Adelaide for international and long-haul travel.

📍 ~660 km from Adelaide (reachable by car or connecting flight)

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Nov 14

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From MEL

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Nov 11

Adelaide, Australia

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$862

$498

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 13

Adelaide, Australia

71% AI deal score

$863

$498

Save $365

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Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 08

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70% AI deal score

$901

$498

Save $403

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 08

Adelaide, Australia

70% AI deal score

$818

$498

Save $320

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 13

Adelaide, Australia

70% AI deal score

$826

$498

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 08

Adelaide, Australia

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$824

$498

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 13

Adelaide, Australia

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$820

$498

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 14

Adelaide, Australia

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$828

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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 observed was $341. Booking closer to departure, such as 0-6 days out, saw average prices rise to $598. Even booking more than 60 days in advance resulted in a higher average price of $387, indicating that prices tend to increase outside the ideal 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide was considered to be $235 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $355. Prices above $477 were observed to be in the higher range. By comparing offers to the $235 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide include January, with a median price of $72, and August, with a median price of $91. April also presented a relatively low median price of $116. The annual median price for this route was $355, indicating significant savings during these particular months.

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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$205 - A$485

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD205 to AUD485. The current lowest deal is AUD91 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now A$91

Low A$205

High A$485

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$72

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$507

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, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$250

A$112

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$239

A$112

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$353

A$159

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$230

A$98

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$277

A$105

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$229

A$112

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A$276 → A$106

62%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

A$276 → A$119

57%

5 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 7

A$269 → A$119

56%

7 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 16

A$259 → A$116

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Melbourne to Adelaide are near the typical level of $355.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $72.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide, with a median price of $72.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide typically take 1h 25m, while connecting flights average 7h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent.

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

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Avalon (AVV)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$102

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway for flights to Adelaide, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$102

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Adelaide, Australia

70% AI deal score

$826

$498

Save $328

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

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 near the typical level.

January is historically cheapest at $72.

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent.

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

Nov 15

Nov 14

Nov 13

Nov 11

Nov 13

Feb 08

Nov 08

Nov 13

Nov 08

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 07

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?

Related routes

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 near the typical level.

January is historically cheapest at $72.

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent.

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

Nov 15

Nov 14

Nov 13

Nov 11

Nov 13

Feb 08

Nov 08

Nov 13

Nov 08

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 07

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?