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

90 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00, with 52% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

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

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

As of December 2025, 630 flights take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Adelaide each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

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

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

According to our data, Qatar Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 1% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Adelaide delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Melbourne and Adelaide have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 88 minutes.

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 airlines fly to Adelaide?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Adelaide. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Adelaide on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

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

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Adelaide Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Adelaide Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $195. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport during June instead. Flights to Adelaide in June, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $210.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Adelaide?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $226. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $295. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Adelaide.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Adelaide is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $236. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $300.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Adelaide?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Adelaide for around $239 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport for as low as $188 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Adelaide flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

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

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The best one-way flight to Adelaide from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $129. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $178.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide takes 1h 20m

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How far is Melbourne to Adelaide by plane?
Melbourne and Adelaide are 636.2 km apart from one another. 1h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Adelaide Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Adelaide Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Adelaide Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), representing 40.37% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 23.76%, Airbus A321-100/200 at 19.09%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 6.82%.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide, the leading airline is Jetstar, making up 64% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Australia with 28%, Qantas Airways with 7%, and Qatar Airways with 0%.

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Jetstar	PriceFrom $124	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 490 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $149	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 426 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $197	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $226	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,677 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

Virgin Australia Flights From Melbourne Airport to Adelaide
Virgin Australia operates around 26 flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $300, but momondo users have found Virgin Australia deals from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide from as low as $149 round-trip. Virgin Australia has been scored 7.6/10 in 426 reviews.
Qantas Airways Flights From Melbourne Airport to Adelaide
$197 is the best Qantas Airways flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Qantas Airways ticket price found was closer to $366, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Qantas Airways (7.5/10 from 947 user reviews) flies into Adelaide from Melbourne Airport 63 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Adelaide is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $236. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $300.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Adelaide flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

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

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

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

Which airlines fly to Adelaide?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Adelaide delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Melbourne and Adelaide have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 88 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening 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 Melbourne to Adelaide flights?

According to our data, Qatar Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 1% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

90 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00, with 52% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

As of December 2025, 630 flights take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Adelaide each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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