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 have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers seeking the most direct route should consider this percentage when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Adelaide has a median duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes. This route covers a distance of 632 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, typically around 7 hours. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their preferred flight option.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide have been frequent. This suggests that price alerts can be a useful tool for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Given the consistent availability of deals across the trailing 30 days, setting an alert could help you find a suitable price for your trip.

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Melbourne to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

For cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, right now 6% of recent fares are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $235–$477, with a median of $355. Currently, prices are near the typical level for this route. New deals for flights between Melbourne and Adelaide appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide, you'll find the lowest median fares in January, at $72. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $91, followed by April, with a median of $116. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Adelaide takes about 1h 25m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, and the median connecting journey time is 7h 55m. For direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, the flight time is also 1h 25m, but only 24.9% of recent fares are non-stop. When itineraries include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Melbourne and Adelaide is 632 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, especially if you secure a direct flight.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Adelaide

Regular price: A$185 - A$451

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD185 to AUD451. The current lowest deal is AUD114 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 7.

now A$114

Low A$185

High A$451

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$559

A$258

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$552

A$272

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$558

A$272

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$535

A$243

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$476

A$211

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$531

A$232

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A$561 → A$249

56%

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

A$539 → A$237

56%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

A$560 → A$259

54%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A$479 → A$179

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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 more common.

Historically, 24.9% of recent fares for this route were direct, with connecting flights having 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 for this route.

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 offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the most convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is a major international hub offering significantly more flight options for international and long-haul travel.

📍 ~660 km from Adelaide (requires approximately 8 hours of driving or a short connecting flight)

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From MEL

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Nov 11

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From MEL

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Jan 30

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 28

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69% AI deal score

$847

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

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From MEL

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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 within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $598. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $387.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is considered to be $235 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $355. Prices exceeding $477 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers can use these benchmarks to assess the value of available fares.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide, with a median price of $72. Other historically inexpensive months include August, with a median price of $91, and April, with a median price of $116. The annual median price for this route is $355, indicating significant savings are possible during these 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$185 - A$451

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide is AUD185 to AUD451. The current lowest deal is AUD114 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 7.

now A$114

Low A$185

High A$451

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$559

A$258

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$552

A$272

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$558

A$272

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$535

A$243

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$476

A$211

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Adelaide

Melbourne (MEL) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$531

A$232

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A$561 → A$249

56%

2 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 8

A$539 → A$237

56%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

A$560 → A$259

54%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A$479 → A$179

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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 more common.

Historically, 24.9% of recent fares for this route were direct, with connecting flights having 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 for this route.

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 offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the most convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$109

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Adelaide, Australia

69% AI deal score

$844

$506

Save $338

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 the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for 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

Nov 12

Nov 07

Jan 27

Jan 28

Nov 11

Jan 30

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 27

Jan 28

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 the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 1h 25m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for 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

Nov 12

Nov 07

Jan 27

Jan 28

Nov 11

Jan 30

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 28

Jan 27

Jan 28

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?