$86 Find Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Adelaide to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Adelaide to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$165
Overall average: $295
Jetstar
Tue 18/11Wed 19/11
ADL - MEL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$86
Typical prices: $131-$234
Jetstar
Wed 10/12
ADL - MEL • Direct
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Cheapest • from $165 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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ADL-MEL
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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne (ADL-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Adelaide to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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14:20 - 16:10ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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16:50 - 17:45MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
$165Jetstar
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Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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14:20 - 16:10ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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20:50 - 21:40MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$166Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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16:25 - 18:15ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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20:50 - 21:40MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$169Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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16:25 - 18:15ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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08:45 - 09:35MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$172Jetstar
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Tue, 18 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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06:15 - 08:05ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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14:55 - 15:45MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$175Jetstar
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
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06:15 - 08:05ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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21:25 - 22:15MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$177Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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06:15 - 08:05ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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14:55 - 15:45MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$182Jetstar
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Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
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21:50 - 23:40ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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21:25 - 22:15MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$202Virgin Australia
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Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
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07:15 - 09:05ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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20:20 - 21:10MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$240Virgin Australia
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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21:30 - 23:20ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
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07:10 - 08:00MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$246Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Adelaide to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Adelaide to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to Melbourne flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne costs $139 on the route between Adelaide (ADL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Adelaide to Melbourne, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $200 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $319 and $295 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$91
Flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne was $86 for a one-way ticket and $165 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Adelaide is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Melbourne. You will leave Adelaide from Adelaide and you will be arriving in Melbourne at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Adelaide and Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Adelaide is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Adelaide with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Adelaide to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Adelaide to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Adelaide

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Adelaide to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 424 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
8.2Crew
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

6.0 GoodStephen, Oct 2025OOL - SYD
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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

The service was good but the food was a NO

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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