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Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Nonstop flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) take about 1h 18m (641 km). Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly it. Lowest fare seen: $62 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Melbourne

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

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

Airport transfer

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

Adelaide Airport · 3 lounges

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Airlines flying Adelaide to Melbourne

Carriers on ADL–MEL 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

Adelaide to Melbourne fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $62 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$7431 Oct 2026 · Jetstar	—
Nov 2026	$7215 Nov 2026 · Jetstar	—
Dec 2026	$7529 Dec 2026 · Jetstar	—
Jan 2027	$625 Jan 2027 · Jetstar	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $62 in January 2027, against $72 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Adelaide to Melbourne, 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 Melbourne

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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 — Adelaide to Melbourne flights

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) 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 Adelaide from Melbourne by air?

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

Which airlines fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADL–MEL 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 Adelaide to Melbourne cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADL–MEL was $62 USD with Jetstar (nonstop), departing 20 Oct 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 Adelaide to Melbourne?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $62 one-way, against $75 for December 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 Melbourne?

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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