On this page, you can find and buy flights from Adelaide to Melbourne. The 654 km route is one of the most popular in Australia, with approximately 124 flights every week.
Flights are operated by Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deals. Information is also available on how to get to the airport of departure and how to get from the airport to central Melbourne.
The table shows direct flights Adelaide → Melbourne on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Emirates. Departures from Adelaide Airport airports, arrivals at Tullamarine Airport and Avalon Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Adelaide — Melbourne by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 184 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 311 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Adelaide → Melbourne, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 602 | high | May | AED 426 | low | Sep | AED 552 | high |
| Feb | AED 501 | medium | Jun | AED 401 | low | Oct | AED 476 | medium |
| Mar | AED 476 | medium | Jul | AED 552 | high | Nov | AED 527 | high |
| Apr | AED 501 | medium | Aug | AED 401 | low | Dec | AED 602 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Melbourne are most comfortable in January, when the average maximum reaches 26.3°C. The coolest period is July with daytime temperatures around 12.7°C, while the highest rainfall occurs in October.
From a savings perspective, the most affordable time to fly is in July, when ticket prices start AED 184. Prices peak in April, where the minimum fare starts AED 311.
March can be an optimal choice for both price and weather, with fares starting AED 246. During this period, the city remains pleasantly warm with moderate rainfall.
There are 6 airlines operating on this route, with the leaders in flight frequency being Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. Direct air service provides approximately 124 departures weekly. Detailed information about departure times and fare options for each airline can be found in the list below.
Flights Adelaide — Melbourne depart from Adelaide Airport and arrive at Tullamarine Airport and Avalon Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 654 km. Net flight time on a direct flight usually takes about 1 hour 10–20 minutes.
Regular flights are operated by airlines such as Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, as well as Emirates and Qatar Airways.
Yes, this is a popular route with intensive direct service: about 124 non-stop flights are operated weekly.
Ticket prices constantly change depending on demand and the departure date. You can check the current minimum for the coming months in the price calendar on this page.
Most flights from Adelaide arrive at Melbourne's main airport — Tullamarine (MEL).
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