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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $130. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Adelaide.$119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.

Adelaide.$119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.

Adelaide.$126 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Adelaide.$130 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Adelaide.$132 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.

Adelaide.$133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $133, select.

Adelaide.$137 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Adelaide.$137 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.

Adelaide.$138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

Adelaide.$140 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Adelaide.$142 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Adelaide.$143 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Adelaide.$143 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Adelaide.$143 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Adelaide.$143 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.

Adelaide.$144 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$119
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	720

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $119. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

1 hour and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Adelaide.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Qatar Airways, IndiGo and Air New Zealand fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Adelaide?

As of March 2026, there are 726 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Adelaide.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Adelaide?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Adelaide but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Adelaide?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Adelaide is Jetstar .

Flying from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL): What you need to know

The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL) leaving from either of these bases.
1 hour 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Adelaide Airport flight.
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide. The city follows the UTC+10:30 timezone and is 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL), with 165 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from MEL to ADL is the 5:35am Qatar Airways service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 9:25pm with Virgin Australia Regional.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to ADL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL) leave from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of carriers that offer direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport departing from MEL. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEL and ADL is Qantas.
Among carriers on this route, Qatar Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

Think about kicking off your trip from Avalon Airport (AVV). You can book a direct Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL) plane ticket with departures from here.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne to ADL leaving from AVV. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Jetstar is the most popular choice for travellers flying from AVV to ADL.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to ADL flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

About Adelaide Airport (ADL)

If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ADL:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Adelaide Airport flight.

Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide

Adelaide Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Currently, $59 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $119. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to ADL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Adelaide Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to ADL.
Find an affordable flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

November is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport (ADL). Visit Adelaide in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your Melbourne to ADL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 14ºC.

More about Adelaide

After booking your flight from Melbourne to Adelaide Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Adelaide:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide Oval and Penfolds Winery are attractions you won't want to skip in Adelaide.

Explore more of Australia

Port Lincoln is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Adelaide. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Lincoln National Park, Winter Hill Lookout and Port Lincoln Railway Museum.
Port Pirie is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 209 kilometres north of Adelaide. No journey is complete without dropping by Port Pirie Military Museum, Port Pirie National Trust Museum and Port Pirie Regional Tourism and Arts Centre.