Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Yes, direct flights are available for the Melbourne to Adelaide route. Historically, approximately 32.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant part of the route's offerings.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The direct flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide is typically 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 642 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends considerably to 7 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those involving a layover.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and promotional offers occur regularly for this route. Setting a price alert can be a beneficial strategy to monitor these frequent changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare when one becomes available.

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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$434

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD 152 to AUD 434. The current lowest deal is AUD 119 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 25-Dec 17.

now A$119

Low A$152

High A$434

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

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$182

A$146

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$142

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$120

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$122

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$126

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$132

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

A$299 → A$119

60%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

A$301 → A$123

59%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

A$296 → A$126

57%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A$302 → A$132

56%

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, with a median price of $351.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide typically average 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 67.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide appear frequently, about 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 as the departure date approaches, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $502. Even tickets bought 60+ days in advance are slightly more expensive, 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 can range significantly, with 75% of deals observed being $483 or less. Keeping these benchmarks in mind can help you identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide are May and June, with median prices of $145 and $152 respectively. While January also appears on the list of cheaper months, its median price of $252 is significantly higher than May or June. The annual median price for this route is $351, indicating that flights in May and June offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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$434

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD 152 to AUD 434. The current lowest deal is AUD 119 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 25-Dec 17.

now A$119

Low A$152

High A$434

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

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$182

A$146

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$142

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$120

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$122

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$126

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Adelaide

Melbourne (AVV) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$181

A$132

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

A$299 → A$119

60%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

A$301 → A$123

59%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

A$296 → A$126

57%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A$302 → A$132

56%

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, with a median price of $351.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide typically average 1 hour and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 67.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide appear frequently, about 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

68% AI deal score

$834

$556

Save $278

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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 near the typical level

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Connecting flights are more common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 25

Dec 01

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 02

Dec 25

Dec 01

Nov 16

Nov 16

Dec 03

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Dec 02

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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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

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 25m

Connecting flights are more common

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 25

Dec 01

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 02

Dec 25

Dec 01

Nov 16

Nov 16

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 02

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?