Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

According to our data, Aegean Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

How many flights depart from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport on average per week?

As of November 2025, there are 733 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Adelaide to Melbourne

How often are flights from Adelaide to Melbourne delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between Adelaide and Melbourne have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 89 minutes.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport from Adelaide according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport on average per day?

As of November 2025, there are 104 flights per day flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 06:00, with 41% of flights taking off at midday.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $214.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is on a Friday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $341. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Adelaide because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $599.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport during this time can be as low as $289. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $493 on average. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Adelaide in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Adelaide when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $246 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Adelaide for as low as $206 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Adelaide to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Adelaide and Melbourne are 636.2 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 1h 20m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport?
As of November 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 37.85% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 24.95%, Airbus A321-100/200 at 18.97%, and Embraer 190 at 5.14%.
What is the most popular airline from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Adelaide and Melbourne Airport, the leading airline is Jetstar, making up 62% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Australia with 33%, Qantas Airways with 5%, and Qatar Airways with 0%.

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Jetstar	PriceFrom $127	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 480 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
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Virgin Australia Flights From Adelaide to Melbourne Airport
Virgin Australia is one of the most popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport, operating 46 flights/week on average for this route. A good Virgin Australia flight deal for Adelaide to Melbourne Airport starts from $151 round-trip, up to an average price of $312. Our users have rated Virgin Australia at 7.6/10.
Qantas Airways Flights From Adelaide to Melbourne Airport
Qantas Airways (7.5/10 from 929 reviews) operates around 66 flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport in any given week. The average Qantas Airways airfare for this route is around $374, with deals from around $225 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $214.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Adelaide to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Adelaide to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adelaide to Melbourne?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Adelaide to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

How often are flights from Adelaide to Melbourne delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between Adelaide and Melbourne have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 89 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Melbourne flights?

According to our data, Aegean Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with no flights being classified as delayed.

How many flights depart from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport on average per day?

As of November 2025, there are 104 flights per day flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport. The most common time of day flights depart is 06:00, with 41% of flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport on average per week?

As of November 2025, there are 733 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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