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$48+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ADL
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually found in August or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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 July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$95
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$48
(Jetstar)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$157

Good round-trip deal

$173 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 16, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/59:40 amMEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/107:15 amADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 7/14$95
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:00 amMEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/289:50 pmADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$153
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:10 amMEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 10/48:50 pmADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/16$173
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/36:25 amMEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 8/106:00 amADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/16$228

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Adelaide

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Tue 8/5

9:40 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Sun 8/10

7:15 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$95

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Sun 9/28

9:50 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$153

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Fri 9/19

7:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Sat 10/4

8:50 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$173

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Adelaide

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$228

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Wed 8/13

10:45 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$48

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

6:15 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$82

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Deals found on 7/15

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide

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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 July 11, 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $1,214). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,057). 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 July 16, 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Adelaide. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 16, 2025.

The most flights from MEL to ADL are scheduled on a Monday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (69 on average).

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 July 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, such as Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!

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?

    Adelaide (ADL), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. 3 airlines have flights to Adelaide from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Adelaide should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 89 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Jetstar, at $95, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: JetBlue (92%), Finnair (92%), British Airways( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide? While on average our users pay $160, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (Melbourne - Adelaide), is priced around $63.

  • 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 $1,214). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,057). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$91Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$118Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$122Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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