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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

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VA Return flights from $166
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$166
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$181
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Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$183
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sun 06 Sep$183
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$186
Dep. Thu 07 JanRet. Sun 10 Jan$204
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Sun 04 Oct$220

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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


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
$144
Aug 2026
$214
Sep 2026
$354
Jan 2027
$85
Feb 2027
$202

The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is January 2027, with return fares from $85 — 76% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $354).

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 $85. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $354.

Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $200. If you can travel in the off-peak months of January, July and February, you'll generally pay up to 57% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

July 2026
$144
August 2026
$214
September 2026
$354
January 2027
$85
February 2027
$202

Average Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

July 2026
$426
August 2026
$389
September 2026
$466
October 2026
$337
November 2026
$321
December 2026
$387
January 2027
$310
February 2027
$322

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 $154.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Adelaide is 29 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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