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Cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 20 mFlights between Adelaide and Melbourne take, on average, 1 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£30Cheapest price for a flight between Adelaide and Melbourne found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAdelaide AirportWhen flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

Destination airportsMelbourne AirportWhen travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Airlines flying this routeJetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Adelaide to Melbourne

One-way average Price£88The average price for a flight Adelaide - Melbourne at Opodo is £88, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Melbourne when departing from Adelaide

Airlines that fly from Adelaide to Melbourne

Virgin Australia

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Tiger Airways Australia

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Distance: 406 mi

Adelaide airports

Adelaide Airport (ADL)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Adelaide to Melbourne flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Adelaide to Melbourne (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £30, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Adelaide to Melbourne takes roughly 1 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Adelaide–Melbourne route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Arrival airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Melbourne

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Melbourne, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: February
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Adelaide to Melbourne:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Melbourne. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

When you fly from Adelaide to Melbourne the average price is £88. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is 30 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The most popular months to book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne are January, December and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The best time of the year to go to Melbourne when flying from Adelaide depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Melbourne from Adelaide in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Adelaide - Melbourne.

How long does the flight take to go from Adelaide to Melbourne?

The total flight time between Adelaide and Melbourne is of around 1 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 406.1 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Adelaide?

While in Adelaide temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Melbourne can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 12º ºC average in Adelaide.

Which airports have flights between Adelaide and Melbourne?

The main airport route flying between Adelaide and Melbourne is: Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport(MEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Adelaide to Melbourne are:

Jetstar.
Virgin Australia.
Qantas Airways.

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