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Cheapest return fare
$144
Typical prices: $180-$337
Jetstar
Wed 28/10Sat 31/10
MEL - ADL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$76
Typical prices: $122-$240
Jetstar
Fri 2/10
MEL - ADL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia. Average duration is 1h 23m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide (MEL-ADL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
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06:15 - 08:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$144Jetstar
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Jetstar Logo
21:20 - 22:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
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07:15 - 09:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$147Jetstar
Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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21:20 - 22:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 08:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$147Jetstar
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 25mdirect
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07:15 - 09:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$182Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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20:15 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 25mdirect
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07:15 - 09:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$182Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:15 - 21:10MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 25mdirect
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07:15 - 09:05ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$192Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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09:10 - 10:00MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
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19:50 - 21:40ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$223Virgin Australia
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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09:10 - 10:00MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
1h 20mdirect
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21:30 - 23:20ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 20mdirect
$225Virgin Australia
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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16:30 - 22:35MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
6h 35m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:05 - 07:50ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 15mdirect
$606Qantas Airways
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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16:30 - 22:35MEL  Melbourne-ADL Adelaide
6h 35m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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07:50 - 09:35ADL  Adelaide-MEL Melbourne
1h 15mdirect
$606Qantas Airways
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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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $168 and $340 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $144 on Jetstar (28 Oct–31 Oct).

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is January, where tickets cost $178 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $253 and $243 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should book around 3 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 season

February

Cheapest flight

$76
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Adelaide

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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Adelaide flights

  • What’s the best way to get from the city centres to these airports?

    Melbourne Tullamarine is about 25 km from the CBD, about a 40min drive. Otherwise, there’s a Melbourne Airport Rail Train, taking around 30min. From Adelaide Airport, it’s a 7 km drive to the city centre, taking roughly 15min; or use the Airport City Shuttle – you just need to book in advance with your flight ticket.

  • Do the airports offer any accessibility features for passengers?

    Besides a full chaperone service, Melbourne Tullamarine offers Hidden Disability Programme assistance. You’ll be given a lanyard for support personnel to easily identify you to assist and a sensory map to help you navigate the airport easily. Adelaide Airport also has an accessibility support team and an efficient Disability Access Facilitation Plan.

  • Is there anywhere at the airports to entertain children while we wait for a flight?

    Melbourne Tullamarine offers a dedicated play area, which you’ll find in the international terminal building. Adelaide Airport has Parents’ Rooms for changing, feeding and even preparing food. They are equipped with microwaves, toddler toilet pans and wash basins.

  • What are the transportation options to and from Adelaide Airport?

    You have a few modes of transport available at Adelaide Airport to get to the city centre, for example, a fast JetExpress Bus that stops at a number of popular destinations across the city and gets to the centre within 20 minutes or City Shuttle Bus, which provides a door to door service for $10 one way. You can also choose to use the GoGet car sharing service, which you can arrange before your flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.

  • Does Melbourne Airport offer Wi-Fi?

    Yes, you can connect to the internet in all areas and terminals of the Melbourne Airport. It is possible to choose free connection or pay for a premium service that comes with more speed. Passengers at Terminal 1 can also use free Wi-Fi offered by Qantas Airlines.

  • What are the sleeping options at Adelaide Airport?

    There is one hotel within a short walk of the terminal buildings at Adelaide Airport, The Atura Hotel, which is a great solution for travellers in transit. There are also a few hotels near the airport that offer an airport shuttle service for additional fees, for example Lockleys Hotel, Aviators Lodge and Adelaide Shores Resort.

  • Are there any facilities for children at the Adelaide Airport?

    To entertain kids during your time at Adelaide Airport, you can take them to the Little Fliers play area on the second floor of the airport building, where they can run, climb and play with other kids. There are also some stores with accessories for kids and colouring books.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide was $76 for a one-way ticket and $144 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Adelaide?

    Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Adelaide are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Melbourne and will be arriving at Adelaide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $280 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 $340 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way and $168 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to fly directly from Melbourne to Adelaide, book on Qantas Airlines from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). More budget flights requiring a single layover in Sydney are offered by Virgin Australia and take a while longer.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport has a very comprehensive shopping area that contains a wide range of coffee shops, bars and restaurants. There are also Australian souvenir kiosks, travel product stores, fragrance shops, boutiques and a chemist.
  • You’ll find a diverse range of shops at Adelaide Airport (ADL), from fashion outlets to surf shops. There is also a large Lego store, Lego Kaboom, that’s worth popping into just to have a look at the scale of it. Another highlight is Southern Providore, which sells local farmers’ and artisanal products.
  • Adelaide Airport is the only airport in Adelaide. It is a hub for both Qantas Airlines and Virgin Australia, and you can fly regionally from here to Port Lincoln on the mainland or Kangaroo Island just off the coast.
  • People who book their flights from Melbourne to Adelaide with Virgin Australia and are flying first class can enter the Virgin Australia Lounge at Melbourne Airport, which features workstations, showers and printing facilities. Those who are flying economy can purchase a pass to access the lounge and its services.
  • Like to shop? Pass the time before your flight from Melbourne to Paris by going on a shopping spree at Melbourne Airport. You can easily find convenience products, travel accessories and books or magazines at Voyage or WHSmith and electronics at Tech2Go. The airport also has many fashion brands, like Emporio Armani, Oxford, Hugo Boss and Tiffany & Co.
  • For parents travelling with infants, Melbourne Airport has set up 16 baby facilities where little ones can be nursed, changed and cared for away from the hustle and bustle of the airport. Bigger kids can spend their time before the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide at the play area in terminal 2.
  • First time in Adelaide and not sure where to go in the city? Stop by the information booth at Adelaide Airport to find out about the interesting things to do in Adelaide and other information you might need during your vacation.
  • If you want to explore the area of Adelaide on your own terms and you are not a fan of public transport, consider renting a car at Adelaide Airport. There are six rental companies serving the airport and you can contact them to book the car before your flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.
  • Feeling sick after the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide and need to buy some medicine? There is an airport pharmacy on the second level of Adelaide Airport. In case of serious emergencies, ask for the First Aid facility, where you will receive medical help.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Adelaide

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

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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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