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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide

MEL — ADL
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually found in August or June, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 283

Good round-trip deal

C$ 265 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Adelaide from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of C$ 97). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 127). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ADL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Adelaide. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Adelaide. Reviews last updated 28 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
477 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Adelaide from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide, you will be flying into Adelaide. Adelaide (ADL) is just 6.6 km from the centre of the city. Adelaide is the only Adelaide airport and it handles 100 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Adelaide from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide round-trip?

    Jetstar, at C$ 161, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Users have found that Jetstar is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide consider choosing Malaysia Airlines (100%), RwandAir (93%) or Iberia (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of C$ 97). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 127). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapestC$ 161AverageC$ 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapestC$ 221AverageC$ 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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