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JQ Return flights from $164
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JQ,VA Return flights from $195
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Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$196
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Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$204
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$213
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sun 02 Aug$227
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$237
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$270
VA Return flights from $218
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$218
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$224
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Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$262
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JQ,QF Return flights from $260
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 21 Jul$260
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$265
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Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$270
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$289
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$303
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Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$348
QF,VA Return flights from $286
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$286
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$287
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QF Return flights from $334
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$334
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$346
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 21 Jul$391
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JQ,ZL Return flights from $558
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 21 Jul$558
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$584
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Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$710
VA,ZL Return flights from $605
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$605
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 21 Jul$624
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QF,ZL Return flights from $655
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$655
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 21 Jul$710
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Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$739
ZL Return flights from $934
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$934
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sun 02 Aug$944
EK,QR Return flights from $1,719
Dep. Fri 14 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$1,719
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$1,745
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,835
Dep. Tue 30 JunRet. Sun 02 Aug$1,859
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 13 Jul$1,945
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$2,019
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Sun 05 Jul$2,232

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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 $164.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is 14 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 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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