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$81 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

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Cheapest return fare
$141
Typical prices: $121-$199
Jetstar
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AVV - ADL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$81
Typical prices: $108-$179
Jetstar
Wed 27/5
MEL - ADL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide

Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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20:10 - 21:00
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$141Jetstar
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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18:50 - 19:40
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$142Jetstar
Tue, 14 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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20:10 - 21:00
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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17:50 - 19:35
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$143Jetstar
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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18:50 - 19:40
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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17:50 - 19:35
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$145Jetstar
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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20:10 - 21:00
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$146Jetstar
Sun, 14 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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18:50 - 19:40
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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17:50 - 19:35
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$148Jetstar
Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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18:50 - 19:40
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$149Jetstar
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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20:10 - 21:00
AVV
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$151Jetstar
Thu, 16 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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20:10 - 21:00
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ADL
1h 20mdirect
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16:30 - 18:15
ADL
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AVV
1h 15mdirect
$152Jetstar
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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20:10 - 21:00
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1h 20mdirect
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17:50 - 19:35
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$153Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Adelaide flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide costs $60 on the route between Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) and Adelaide (ADL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 33% cheaper than other Melbourne-Adelaide routes. The most popular route is between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Adelaide (ADL).

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

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

When flying from Melbourne to Adelaide, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, 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 Melbourne to Adelaide is January, where tickets cost $186 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $275 and $258 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, 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 Melbourne to Adelaide, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$81
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Adelaide

When to book flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Melbourne to Adelaide

  • Does Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) have any lounges for domestic flights?

    You’ll find dedicated VIP lounges available at Melbourne Airport for passengers taking domestic flights. For example, Virgin Australia has a lounge in Melbourne Airport’s Domestic Terminal 2, catering to airline members who have lounge access as part of their membership. Similarly, Qantas has a First Class Lounge on Level 1 of Terminal 2, just after the Security area.

  • What’s the usual checked baggage limit for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    Your checked baggage allowance will depend on the airline and cabin class you choose. For example, Rex and Virgin generally offer a 23 kg bag to Economy Class passengers and a 32 kg bag to Business Class passengers. As a low-cost carrier, Jetstar generally doesn’t offer a free checked bag to Economy passengers on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. However, you can usually add one to your booking for a fee. In addition, Qantas offers a 23 kg bag to Economy Class passengers and two 23 kg bags to Business Class travellers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide was $81 for a one-way ticket and $141 for a return.

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

    Melbourne has 2 major airports: Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne. Adelaide is the only airport in Adelaide. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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

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

    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 Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?

    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 Adelaide with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Adelaide from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Adelaide

  • Adelaide International Airport (ADL) has a single terminal that services all Domestic and International flights. The city’s airport is a hub for the full-service Australian carrier Qantas, and regional Australian carriers Rex Airlines and Sharp Airlines.
  • Adelaide airport features wheelchair accessibility, modified bathrooms and service animal relief areas to support travellers with disabilities. If you need assistance with your baggage, support for a traveller with autism or help with any other needs, it’s important to notify your airline at least 48 hours before your flight to ensure they can arrange your required services.
  • If you’re heading to downtown Adelaide after your flight from Melbourne, buses, taxis and ride-share providers are available. Buses are generally the cheapest option, with the J1 and J2 lines departing from the plaza outside the terminal building. Taxis and ride-share providers pull up just outside the Arrivals Hall of the terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide. 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 Melbourne to Adelaide? 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
7.7Boarding
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

10.0 Excellentglenn, Mar 2026
OOL - SYD
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Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

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!

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.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

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+.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

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.

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

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

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.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

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

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

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.

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

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.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

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