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Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL) take about 1h 18m (641 km). Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly it. Lowest fare seen: $59 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Adelaide

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Hilltop view of Adelaide city skyline with lush trees and rolling hills in South Australia. — arriving in Adelaide

Airport transfer

ADL → Adelaide, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft taking off into the cloudy sky at Melbourne Airport. — lounges at Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport · 4 lounges

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Things to book in Adelaide

All 6 things to do in Adelaide →

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Airlines flying Melbourne to Adelaide

Carriers on MEL–ADL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Jetstarnonstop fare seen✈ Virgin Australianonstop fare seen✈ Qantasnonstop fare seen

Melbourne to Adelaide fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jun 2027, from $59 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$9629 Oct 2026 · Jetstar	—
Nov 2026	$624 Nov 2026 · Jetstar	—
Dec 2026	$7530 Dec 2026 · Jetstar	—
Jan 2027	$625 Jan 2027 · Jetstar	—
Jun 2027	$5922 Jun 2027 · Jetstar	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $62 for November 2026, $59 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Melbourne to Adelaide, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Adelaide

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — Melbourne to Adelaide flights

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

A nonstop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL) takes about 1h 18m, covering 641 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Melbourne from Adelaide by air?

The great-circle distance between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide International Airport is 641 km (398 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEL–ADL route include Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEL–ADL was $59 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in June 2027 were cheapest, from $59 one-way, against $96 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Australia to Australia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Adelaide?

Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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