Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$162 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$162
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at AU$162 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$168 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$168
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at AU$168 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$174 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$174
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at AU$174 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$179 Return, just found
AU$179
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at AU$179 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 10 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$185 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$185
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 10 Feb from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Wed, 11 Feb, priced at AU$185 found 1 hour ago
Jetstar
Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$196 Return, just found
AU$196
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at AU$196 just found
Jetstar
Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$197 Return, just found
AU$197
Return
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 18 Oct from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at AU$197 just found
Jetstar
Tue, 14 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$203 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$203
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 14 Oct from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at AU$203 found 2 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 11 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$212 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$212
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 11 Feb from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Fri, 13 Feb, priced at AU$212 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 20 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
ADL
Adelaide
AU$373 Return, just found
AU$373
Return
just found
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 20 Dec from Melbourne to Adelaide, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at AU$373 just found

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August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$134 - AU$216 per traveller.
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Flight from Melbourne to Adelaide route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Adelaide
Airlines serving
Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$162
Distance
638 km

MEL to ADL Flights

Melbourne and Adelaide Airports

Book cheap flights to Adelaide from Melbourne and get ready to explore the Art Gallery of South Australia and the Botanic Park. Depart from Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is the second busiest one in Australia and the only international airport in the Melbourne region. Plenty of short- and long-term parking is available at the Melbourne terminals. In addition to the original drop-off area for terminals 1, 2, and 3, a new transport hub is available for terminal 4, which offers convenient drop-off and pick-up zones. Terminals 1-3 also have their own drop-off location on the departures level.

After a short trip in the sky, your flight will land at Adelaide Airport (ADL), which has won numerous awards, among them, the second-best international airport and Australia’s best capital city airport. There are various parking options, including one that provides shuttle service to the terminal, as well as short- and long-term car parks. The pick-up and drop-off zones are located on Sir Richard Williams Avenue. However, if you’d prefer to have your own ride, reserve one of the Adelaide car rentals with us and pick up the keys as soon as you land.

Route Information

Melbourne to Adelaide flights span 650 km as they head northwest to the coast of South Australia. It only takes one hour 20 minutes to travel from Victoria to South Australia, so read a few chapters or take a cat nap, and you’ll be landing in no time.

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Here at Expedia.com.au, we make it easy for you to take a flight to Adelaide. We provide a range of affordable plane tickets, which keep you from spending a fortune on your airfare. You’ll also come across affordable Melbourne plane tickets, so you can return home and still have left over cash. There’s no time to wait! Book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide today, and get ready to experience the coastal capital in SA.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport to ADL?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport (ADL) was AU$162. Cheap fares don't hang around forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do have to cancel your break, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to ADL that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from MEL to ADL?
Sit back, choose a movie and 1 hour and 21 minutes will pass by in the blink of an eye. That's how long it takes to reach Adelaide Airport from MEL.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to ADL?
With a flight distance of 640 kilometres, it's just a hop from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport. It might be a quick one, but it's still worth packing something to keep you entertained on board.
Which airlines fly direct from MEL to Adelaide Airport (ADL)?
You have plenty of options when flying from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport. Lock in your fare with one of these leading airlines:

  • Virgin Australia - (VA) with 269 monthly flights
  • Qantas - (QF) with 247 monthly flights
  • Jetstar - (JQ) with 108 monthly flights
  • Rex Regional Express - (ZL) with 56 monthly flights

Are MEL to ADL flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport (ADL) can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to find a bargain, but you could also miss out entirely! If you'd prefer to play it safe and start your travel planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to a year in advance. Just bear in mind that not all airlines advertise their prices so far in advance. Our advice? Check back often as updates are made regularly.

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