Cheapest airlines flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Adelaide to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Adelaide to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$50, and round-trip direct flights start at US$87.

Displayed flight fares from Adelaide to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Adelaide to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne is about 644.74 km. The average flying time from Adelaide to Melbourne is around 1 hour 18 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$50
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$87
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance644.74 km
Average flight time1 hour 18 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Adelaide–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The average price of one-way flights from Adelaide to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is Sep, with an average price of US$57; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Mar, with an average price of up to US$81.

US$81
US$69
US$57
US$45
    Cheapest
  • US$73
    Jan
  • US$79
    Feb
  • US$81
    Mar
  • US$66
    Apr
  • US$69
    May
  • US$63
    Jun
  • US$61
    Jul
  • US$60
    Aug
  • US$57
    Sep
  • US$75
    Oct
  • US$67
    Nov
  • US$62
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The average price of round-trip flights from Adelaide to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide to Melbourne is Jun, with an average price of US$171; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Mar, with an average price of up to US$253.

US$253
US$212
US$171
US$130
    Cheapest
  • US$198
    Jan
  • US$235
    Feb
  • US$253
    Mar
  • US$244
    Apr
  • US$221
    May
  • US$171
    Jun
  • US$217
    Jul
  • US$174
    Aug
  • US$195
    Sep
  • US$236
    Oct
  • US$202
    Nov
  • US$240
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Average weekly flight prices from Adelaide to Melbourne by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$152
US$127
US$102
US$76
  • US$111
    Mon
  • US$101
    Tue
  • US$108
    Wed
  • US$136
    Thu
  • US$152
    Fri
  • US$129
    Sat
  • US$131
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne (ADL-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$50 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ADL to MEL on Tue, Jan 27), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$87 departing on Mon, Feb 2 and returning on Thu, Feb 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Adelaide to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 18 minutes to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 150 flight per week flying from Adelaide to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA204 (06:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$50.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne on January 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$44.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport (ADL-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Adelaide is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.