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$77 Find Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheapest return fare
$153
Overall average: $213
Jetstar
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Cheapest direct flights
$153
Typical prices: $153-$282
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ADL - MEL • Direct
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 20 May
Jetstar Logo
08:55 - 10:45
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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21:00 - 21:55
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$153Jetstar
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
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07:40 - 09:30
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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06:10 - 07:05
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$155Jetstar
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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07:15 - 09:05
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:00
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$156Jetstar
Wed, 8 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
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21:45 - 23:30
ADL
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MEL
1h 15mdirect
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06:10 - 07:05
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$158Jetstar
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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12:00 - 13:50
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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09:40 - 10:35
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$159Jetstar
Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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07:15 - 09:05
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:00
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$160Jetstar
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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13:40 - 15:30
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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09:40 - 10:35
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$162Jetstar
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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07:15 - 09:05
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:00
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$163Jetstar
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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18:20 - 20:10
ADL
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:00
MEL
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ADL
1h 25mdirect
$165Jetstar
Wed, 10 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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08:55 - 10:45
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MEL
1h 20mdirect
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07:05 - 08:00
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1h 25mdirect
$166Jetstar
Booking Insights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Adelaide, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is August, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $271 and $256 respectively.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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 Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Does Adelaide Airport have easy accessibility for travellers who are disabled or mobility impaired?

    Adelaide Airport is designed to the latest Australian standards for those travelling through with disabilities. There is a generous amount of disabled parking, selected check-in desks have a Counter Hearing System (CHS) and have been lowered for ease of use with wheelchairs and all areas can be accessed via lift or travelator. Hidden disability lanyards can also be collected from Adelaide Airport staff to discreetly indicate a possible need for assistance, whether it be a quiet space or additional support or time.

  • Can I smoke at Adelaide Airport?

    Within the airport, smoking is strictly prohibited. There are dedicated smoking areas in two locations of Adelaide Airport, one on Level 2, outside the terminal, and a second smoking area on the ground level at the southern end, near WHSmith.

  • Is there parking at Melbourne Airport?

    There are three options for parking at Melbourne Airport. The Value Car Park is the furthest from the terminal but also the least expensive, and there is a free shuttle service to the terminal every 10 minutes. The more expensive Long Term Car Park has a shuttle every 5 minutes and the car park closest to the terminal buildings is the At Terminal Car Park – you can walk from here to the terminal.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at both Melbourne and Adelaide airports?

    Melbourne Airport offers free Wi-Fi via a hotspot. Select ‘Airport Free Wi-Fi’, enter your details and you can access the internet. Adelaide Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals. Select the ‘Adelaide Airport Free Wi-Fi’ network, follow the directions to log in and you will have unlimited internet access.

  • Is there an onsite hotel at Melbourne Airport?

    The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is connected to the terminal building by a covered walkway and is approximately two minutes’ walk from the arrivals and departures terminal. Alternatively, the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is located around 400 metres away from the terminals and offers a free airport shuttle service for guests.

  • How do I get from Melbourne Airport into the city centre?

    The Skybus City Express runs services at 10-minute intervals from Melbourne Airport to the centre of the city. The cost is AUD19 for a one-way ticket and you can purchase your ticket at the service desks in the terminal buildings. The journey will take between half an hour and 45 minutes depending on traffic.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport was $77 for a one-way ticket and $153 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $289 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $350 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) from Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $127 or less one-way and $231 or less round-trip.
  • If you are driving to Adelaide Airport (ADL), book your parking online beforehand, as the pricing is much lower if booked in advance in comparison to drive-up pricing. You can book directly through the Adelaide Airport website and choose from the Terminal Car Park or Long Term Car Park, depending on the length of your trip.
  • If you are travelling onward from Melbourne and have some time between flights, there are three open access lounges in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Facilities vary between the three lounges, but you will find showers, massage chairs, dining and beverages available, as well as device charging and, of course, comfortable seating. Prices range from A $ 55 to 120.
  • Those travelling with children that have a layover in Melbourne will find a play area to keep the kids occupied opposite Gate 15B in Terminal 2 at the airport, as well as parenting rooms widely available throughout. There are also plenty of shops where you can find books, toys or snacks to keep little hands busy while you wait for connections.
  • Non-stop flights from Adelaide to Melbourne operate on a daily basis and land at Melbourne Airport. There are four main carriers that fly on this route – the national carrier, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and the low-cost airlines Tiger Airways Australia and Jetstar. There are also flights into Avalon Airport in Melbourne, but these operate with a stopover.
  • For travellers on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne who want to grab a quick something to eat after arriving at Melbourne Airport, there are a couple of coffee shops in T1 that you can visit on the way out. Gloria Jean’s or Gian Carlo both serve coffee and pastries or snacks that will give you the pick-me-up you need for the next leg of your journey.
  • If you are travelling to Melbourne and would like to explore further afield, why not hire a car and travel under your own steam. There are six car hire companies located opposite T2 at Melbourne Airport. Book your car in advance – there is no cancellation or booking fee – and collect the keys upon arrival from Adelaide. Avis, Budget, Europcar and Thrifty are among the car hire companies represented at the airport.
  • Travellers with children on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne will be happy to know that Adelaide Airport has a play area located right next door to Hudson’s Coffee. The play area is perfectly situated so that parents can relax with a coffee while watching their little ones playing and burning off some energy before their flight to Melbourne.
  • If you only have a short time to stay in Melbourne and would like to explore without carrying your luggage around with you, then you can leave your bags at Smartcarte in T2 arrivals. You will need a photo ID to leave your bags here and costs will vary depending on size of bags and length of time left. There are also baggage storage lockers on the ground floor in the At Terminal T4 car park.

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.
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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 449 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
Airline reviews

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
SYD - OOL
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Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

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

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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.

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

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.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

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