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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide from £46

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ADL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Adelaide are usually found in May or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£76

One-way from

£46

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£137

Good round-trip deal

£108 or less

Good one-way deal

£42 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/4-6/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Adelaide
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Adelaide
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 5/407:00MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 6/407:15ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2£76
Tue 25/219:50MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/306:10ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2£156
Sat 22/306:20MEL - ADL
Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 27/306:00ADL - MEL
Nonstop1h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2£190
Wed 2/408:50MEL - ADL
1 stop3h 05mRex
Wed 9/418:45ADL - MEL
1 stop12h 50mRex
Deal found 19/2£406

Find flights from Melbourne to Adelaide within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Adelaide

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

07:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Sun 6/4

07:15-09:05

Nonstop1h 20m

£76

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

21:25-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Adelaide

Sun 23/3

21:50-23:40

Nonstop1h 20m

£173

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

21:00-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Adelaide

Fri 28/3

06:00-07:50

Nonstop1h 20m

£176

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

06:20-07:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Adelaide

Thu 27/3

06:00-07:50

Nonstop1h 20m

£190

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

08:50-11:25

1 stop3h 05m

Adelaide

Wed 9/4

18:45-08:05

1 stop12h 50m

£406

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

07:00-07:55

Nonstop1h 25m

£46

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

18:15-19:10

Nonstop1h 25m

£66

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

19:45-20:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£120

MelbourneAdelaide

MEL - ADL

MELADL

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

08:50-11:25

1 stop3h 05m

£189

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Adelaide including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 72 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of £1,255). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,827). 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to ADL are scheduled on a Thursday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

Rainfall in Adelaide by month

Plan your trip to Adelaide by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Adelaide ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Adelaide when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Adelaide by month

Plan your trip to Adelaide by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Adelaide, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Rex, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Adelaide have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
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Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Rex
9.4
Wonderful
27 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Overall

9.4

Comfort

8.6

Boarding

9.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

9.6

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

MEL - ADL

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

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?

    Most people fly into Adelaide (ADL) if they book a flight to Adelaide from Melbourne. On average, Adelaide has 85 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Adelaide is conveniently located just 4.1 mi from Adelaide’s city center.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Adelaide, with prices starting at £76. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £173 and £190, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide one-way?

    £46 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from £66 and £120, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide on time: Oman Air (98%), JetBlue (98%), Iberia (98%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £29. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Adelaide) can be booked for £50 on average our data indicates £109 when flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide (average of £1,255). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,827). 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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JetstarCheapest£66Average£108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£85Average£147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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