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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.

Aug 2026

$218

Sep 2026

$334

Oct 2026

$260

Nov 2026

$180

The cheapest month to fly to Adelaide is November 2026, with return fares from $180 — 46% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $334).

When Should You Fly to Adelaide?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide, with return fares from $180. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $334.

Across the year, return fares to Adelaide average around $248. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 27% 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

September 2026

$334

October 2026

$260

November 2026

$180

Average Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices

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

August 2026

$372

September 2026

$403

October 2026

$312

November 2026

$288

December 2026

$270

January 2027

$360

April 2027

$361

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 November.

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 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, 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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