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

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 07:36
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 22:46.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne to Adelaide takes 1h 21m, 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 Melbourne to Adelaide range from $181 to $314, with an average of $240 over the past 12 months. Anything below $181 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $240 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $240 return, compared with $887 via a stopover through Mount Gambier (MGB).

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 Melbourne to Adelaide flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 86% on time
• Virgin Australia: 80% on time
• Jetstar: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$146 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to Adelaide flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 4%.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Adelaide are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Europcar
• Thrifty

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Melbourne to Adelaide route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Connecting flights from Melbourne to Adelaide most commonly pass through:

• Mount Gambier (MGB) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $230 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $48.

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

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 41m, compared to 7h 57m via Mount Gambier (MGB).

Some of the most popular sights in Adelaide are Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino, and Victoria Park. These are among the most viewed places in Adelaide on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Melbourne to Adelaide flights:

• Virgin Australia: 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.

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.

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.