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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

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VA One-Way flights from $103
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$103
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$168
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$312
QF One-Way flights from $180
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$180
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$391
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$485
JQ,VA One-Way flights from $297
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$297
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$400
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$507
JQ,QF One-Way flights from $408
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$408
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$466
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$778
QF,VA One-Way flights from $426
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$426
Dep. Mon 06 Jul$636
ZL One-Way flights from $443
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$443
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$503
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$516
EK One-Way flights from $864
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$864
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$1,037
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$1,089
EK,QR One-Way flights from $1,010
Dep. Fri 09 Oct$1,010
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$1,304
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Dep. Mon 06 Jul$1,465
FJ One-Way flights from $1,818
Dep. Mon 06 Jul$1,818

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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 $194.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is 08 August 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?

IndiGo, Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia 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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