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JQ One-Way flights from $81
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Dep. Thu 30 Jul$85
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Dep. Wed 07 Oct$89
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Dep. Thu 24 Sep$99
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VA One-Way flights from $116
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$116
QF One-Way flights from $184
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$184
JQ,VA One-Way flights from $290
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$290
JQ,QF One-Way flights from $438
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$438
ZL One-Way flights from $443
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$443
QF,VA One-Way flights from $550
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JQ,QR One-Way flights from $871
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$871
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EK,QR One-Way flights from $1,027
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EK One-Way flights from $1,075
Dep. Fri 10 Jul$1,075

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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.

Jul 2026
$154
Sep 2026
$354
Oct 2026
$260
Nov 2026
$180
Jan 2027
$187
Feb 2027
$202

The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is July 2026, with return fares from $154 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $354).

When Should You Fly to Adelaide?

Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide, with return fares from $154. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $354.

Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $223. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, November and January, you'll generally pay up to 31% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

July 2026
$154
September 2026
$354
October 2026
$260
November 2026
$180
January 2027
$187
February 2027
$202

Average Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

July 2026
$422
August 2026
$349
September 2026
$403
October 2026
$307
November 2026
$276
December 2026
$251
January 2027
$314
February 2027
$286

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 July.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Adelaide cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is $162.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is 24 July 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, Alliance Air Pty 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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