Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

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Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

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Melbourne to Adelaide Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MEL to ADL routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

Melbourne to Adelaide Information

Traveling From
Tullamarine
Origin Airport
Melbourne
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Adelaide
Destination Airport
Adelaide
Destination Airport IATA Code
ADL
Number of Airlines Serving
21
Average Flight Time
1 hours 20 mins
Direct Flight Time
1 hours 20 mins
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)?
The average flying time from Tullamarine Airport to Adelaide Airport (ADL) is a cruisy 1 hour and 23 minutes. Secure that seat, kick back and leave the real world wondering where on earth you’ve disappeared to.
What airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport?
If you want to keep your holidays drama-free, you’ll be pleased to hear you can travel directly from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport with a number of airlines. Keep your eyes peeled for epic deals with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
How many flights are there from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)?
Put your seat belt on, because your plane to Adelaide is ready to depart. No fewer than 25 flights operate daily between Tullamarine Airport and ADL.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Adelaide SA,
Australia
IATA code:
ADL
Longitude:
138.537351
Latitude:
-34.938176
Time zone:
Australia/Adelaide
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Melbourne to Adelaide Flight Deals from

Considering a quick trip to Adelaide, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from MEL to ADL. With heaps of cheap fares from Melbourne, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to Adelaide from Melbourne  

For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Adelaide from Melbourne from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Adelaide in just 1 hour(s) and 20 mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Adelaide from Melbourne 

Choose from 70 flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide today!  

Find cheap airfares to Adelaide from Melbourne 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Melbourne and Adelaide
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in )
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Melbourne to Adelaide

Atura Adelaide Airport
Atura Adelaide Airport
3.5 out of 5
1 Atura Circuit, Adelaide Airport, SA
The price is NZ$264 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient location to the airport, we could walk straight through to the terminal, love the design of the rooms, staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Atura Adelaide Airport
The Retreat at West Beach Parks
The Retreat at West Beach Parks
4 out of 5
Military Road, West Beach, SA
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Glenelg Beach and Henley Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 2 Sep. 2024

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The Retreat at West Beach Parks
Mayfair Hotel
Mayfair Hotel
5 out of 5
45 King William Street, Adelaide, SA
The price is NZ$184 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Adelaide. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"customer service was excellent we needed early check in and they gave it to us at 9 am the room was good the beds where good the breakfast buffet was excellent next time me and dad are in Adelaide for the soccer game we will come back to this hotel again which will be next year"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

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^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.co.nz from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.