Cheap flights from Melbourne to South Australia from $79

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to South Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $183. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to South Australia from Melbourne during January instead. Flights to South Australia in January, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $184.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to South Australia from Melbourne is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $211. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne to South Australia for around $276.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Australia is in the morning. Flights from Melbourne to South Australia during this time can be as low as $227. Flights to South Australia are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $279. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Melbourne Avalon to Adelaide for the best Melbourne - South Australia flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Australia from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Australia for around $225 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Australia from Melbourne for as low as $176 on momondo.

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

Jetstar, Rex, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to South Australia

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Australia from Melbourne according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Australia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 96 flights per day flying from Melbourne to South Australia. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00, with 45% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

676 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to South Australia as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.