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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide from $102

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ADL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually found in May or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$170

One-way from

$102

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$283
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Adelaide
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Adelaide
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High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Wed 18/1216:20MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 18/1218:30ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$206
Tue 31/1217:05MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/108:40ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$240
Wed 18/1207:10MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 24/1221:50ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$303
Fri 20/1206:20MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 25/1209:30ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$424

Find flights from Melbourne to Adelaide within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sat 25/1

21:00-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Adelaide

Sun 26/1

08:20-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$173

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

21:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Adelaide

Fri 14/2

16:05-17:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$218

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

14:50-15:45

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Mon 26/5

06:05-07:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$265

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sun 26/1

10:25-11:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Mon 27/1

07:05-08:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$379

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Tue 7/1

06:50-07:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$102

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

21:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

$129

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

20:35-21:30

Nonstop1h 25m

$183

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

07:00-11:10

1 stop4h 40m

$265

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sun 29/12

15:20-18:20

1 stop3h 30m

$335

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Adelaide including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ADL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Adelaide. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

The most flights from MEL to ADL are scheduled on a Monday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 on average).

Rainfall in Adelaide by month

Plan your trip to Adelaide by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Adelaide ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Adelaide when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Adelaide by month

Plan your trip to Adelaide by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Adelaide, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Adelaide. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Adelaide. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.6

Crew

9.6

Overall

9.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Adelaide from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide, you will be flying into Adelaide. Adelaide (ADL) is just 6.6 km from the centre vof the city. Adelaide is the only Adelaide airport and it handles 84 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Adelaide from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide round-trip?

    Currently priced at $170, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $262 and $364, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide one-way?

    $102 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $130 and $183, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide are Oman Air (97%), JetBlue (97%) and British Airways (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is generally $257, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $133 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

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JetstarCheapest$127Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RexCheapest$141Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$142Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$184Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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