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Top Airlines Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Adelaide to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Adelaide to Melbourne

Find direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne within the next three months. Book one-way flights from TRY 1,820 or return tickets from TRY 3,656.

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Flight Information from Adelaide to Melbourne

The distance between Adelaide and Melbourne is about 644.74km. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on average to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne. The most popular month to Melbourne is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price TRY 1,820
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 3,656
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 644.74km
Average flight time 1 hour 20 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

Best Time to Book Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

The cheapest time for Adelaide to Melbourne flights: Jul 27 to Aug 3 — one way flight prices from TRY 1,673.

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Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne: What You Need to Know

Flight Duration​​ is about 1 hour 25 minutes with no time difference (both in ACST/ACDT).​​

  • ​​Departure:​​​​ You’ll fly out of ​​Adelaide Airport (ADL)​​—the main gateway. Though efficient, arrive ​​2 hours early​​ for domestic flights, especially during peak times.
  • ​​Arrival:​​​​ Nearly all flights land at ​​Melbourne Airport (MEL)​​. It’s 23 km northwest of downtown, but the ​​SkyBus​​ offers direct and frequent transfers to the city center.
  • ​​Airlines:​​​​ ​​​​Qantas​​, ​​Virgin Australia​​​​, and ​​Jetstar​​ dominate the route. Most include a carry-on (Jetstar: pay for carry-on over 7kg). Fares range ~80–300+. Ultra-low fares (50–120) exist (mostly Jetstar), but ​​you’ll pay extra for everything​​ (checked bags, seat selection, food, even carry-on above limit).
Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne: Adelaide Airport

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Airports in Adelaide

Adelaide has ​​one major commercial airport​​, ​​Adelaide Airport (ADL)​​. A few smaller airports like ​​Parafield Airport​​ and ​​Aldinga Airfield​​ handle general aviation, flight training, and emergency services. But ​no second major airport​​ is planned—ADL handles all commercial traffic.

​​Adelaide Airport (ADL)​​​

​​Location:​​​​ It's 6 km (4 miles) west of downtown Adelaide.
​​It 's one of the major gateway​​ to Australia​​ (8.5+ million passengers/year).
​​Two terminals:​​​​ T1 (International) + T2 (Domestic).
​​Terminals connected by:​​​​ Covered walkway (5-min walk); free shuttle every 20 mins (6am–10pm).
​​Check-in tip:​​​​ Arrive ​​2+ hours early​​ – T2 security peaks hit 20+ mins (especially 6–8am).

​​Getting from ADL to CBD​
  • ​​SkyBus Express:​​​​ ​​$10.50 AUD​​ from ADL (18 mins direct to city center, runs 24/7).
  • ​​Public Bus:​​​​ ​​$3.60 AUD​​ via JetBus J7/J8 to Currie/Grenfell St (25 mins; every 30 mins).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​​​ $20–30 AUD to downtown (15 mins; no toll roads).
Flying from Adelaide to Melbourne: Melbourne Airport

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Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne has four airports: Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine), Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, and Moorabbin Airport. Melbourne Airport is the main international and domestic airport. Avalon Airport is a secondary airport primarily serving Jetstar and is located near Geelong. Essendon and Moorabbin airports primarily handle general aviation and cargo flights. 


​​Melbourne Tullamarine Airport​ (MEL)

  • ​Location:​​ It's 23 km northwest of downtown Melbourne.
  • ​Australia’s second-busiest airport​​.
  • ​​Four terminals:​​ T1 (Qantas Domestic), T2 (Int’l + Virgin), T3 (Domestic), T4 (Jetstar/Budget).
Getting from MEL to downtown Melbourne
  • ​​SkyBus:​​ Direct to Southern Cross Station | ​​$25 AUD one-way​​ (55–65 mins).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ 120–160 AUD​ ​to down town (60–75mins).
  • ​​Car Rental:​​ Recommend booking on Trip.com and get your new user counpon.

Avalon Airport (AVV)​​

  • ​​Location:​​ ​​It's 55 km southwest of downtown Melbourne.
  • ​​Victoria’s secondary international airport​​​​.
  • ​​Single terminal:​​ ​​Combined domestic/international facility (Jetstar focus).
​​Getting from AVV to Melbourne​​
  • ​​SkyBus Avalon Express:​​ Direct to Southern Cross Station | ​​$25 AUD one-way​​ (55–65 mins).
  • ​​Taxi/Rideshare:​​ 120–160 AUD​ ​to down town (60–75mins).
  • ​​Car Rental:​​ Recommend booking on Trip.com and get your new user counpon.
  • ​​Public Transport (Budget):​​ Bus 456​​ to Lara Station (30 mins) → V/Line train to Southern Cross (40 mins). ​Total cost about $9 AUD (Myki card required).

​​Best Time to Fly to Melbourne

  • ​Best time:​​ ​​March–May​​ or ​​September–November​. Mild temps (12–22°C), festivals (F1 Grand Prix in April), fewer crowds.
  • ​​Dec–Feb:​​ Warm (25–40°C) but lively—New Year’s fireworks, and there is Aus Open tennis. So please book hotels months ahead.
  • ​​Jun–Aug:​​ Chilly (6–14°C), rainy. Flight/hotel deals abound (ski season in Alps 3 hrs away).

​​Where to Stay in Melbourne​

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  • CBD/Docklands​​: Ideal for first-time visitors. Walkable access to ​​Flinders Street Station​​, ​​Crown Casino​​, and ​​Southbank’s dining scene​​. Recommended stays span from luxury ​​(Crown Towers)​​ to budget-friendly ​​(Ibis)​​.
  • ​​South Yarra/Chapel Street​​: Brimming with ​​stylish boutiques​​, artisanal cafés, and contemporary galleries. Premium accommodations (e.g., ​​Como MGallery​​) near the ​​Royal Botanic Gardens​​.
  • ​​Fitzroy/Collingwood​​: The ultimate bohemian hub. Discover vibrant street murals, vinyl-record haunts, and microbreweries. Unique B&Bs and retro apartments; only ​​15 minutes by tram to the CBD​​.
  • ​​St Kilda​​: Essential for beach lovers! Features seaside attractions like ​​Luna Park​​ and sunset promenades. Mid-priced waterfront hotels ​​(Novotel)​​ with ​​tram links (40 mins to CBD)​​.

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