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Do you need to catch a flight to Adelaide? Check out our domestic flights to Adelaide. If Adelaide is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Melbourne from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Adelaide

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Return fares from Adelaide to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026

$154

Aug 2026

$168

Oct 2026

$166

Nov 2026

$242

Jan 2027

$202

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is July 2026, with return fares from $154 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (November 2026, from $242).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $154. November is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $242.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $186. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, October and August, you'll generally pay up to 17% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Adelaide to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Adelaide to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026

$154

August 2026

$168

October 2026

$166

November 2026

$242

January 2027

$202

Average Adelaide to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Adelaide to Melbourne return airfares.

July 2026

$414

August 2026

$338

September 2026

$421

October 2026

$359

November 2026

$474

December 2026

$292

January 2027

$307

February 2027

$373

March 2027

$325

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically July.

How much do return flights from Adelaide to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is $170.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is 13 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Adelaide to Melbourne is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Alliance Air Pty, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and IndiGo fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Adelaide to Melbourne take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.

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