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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Melbourne:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:19
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 23:39.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Adelaide to Melbourne takes 1h 19m, covering 1,059 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Adelaide to Melbourne range from $174 to $315, with an average of $235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $174 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $235 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $235 return, compared with $632 via a stopover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Adelaide to Melbourne flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 87% on time
• Virgin Australia: 82% on time
• Jetstar: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$144 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Melbourne flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $19:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $28:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Hertz

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and may arrive at several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Adelaide to Melbourne route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Most connecting flights from Adelaide to Melbourne pass through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $206 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $267, a difference of $62.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Adelaide and Melbourne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Adelaide to Melbourne flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.