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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Adelaide

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

Aug 2026
$218
Jan 2027
$187
Feb 2027
$200

The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is January 2027, with return fares from $187 — 14% cheaper than the most expensive month (August 2026, from $218).

When Should You Fly to Adelaide?

Based on the fares we've tracked, January is typically the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide, with return fares from $187. August is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $218.

Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $202. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, February and August, you'll generally pay up to 7% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

August 2026
$218
January 2027
$187
February 2027
$200

Average Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

August 2026
$434
September 2026
$451
October 2026
$395
November 2026
$350
December 2026
$454
January 2027
$344
February 2027
$199

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically January.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Adelaide cost?

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

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is 05 August 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

IndiGo, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Adelaide?

The IATA code for Adelaide is ADL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -34.93726, 138.5392.

When should you book flights to Adelaide?

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


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