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

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine

Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Adelaide to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Adelaide to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$123
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week580

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine is $123. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia and Cathay Pacific fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of May 2025, there are 580 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide.

  • You can choose from 2,015 weekly Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Virgin Australia Regional operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.

  • Leave enough time to make your ADL to MEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to choose from. When planning your Melbourne journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Australia:

  • Jetstar is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering ADL to MEL flights is Qantas. Its services land as planned 78.31% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ADL and MEL:

    • Launceston Airport

    • Canberra Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Right now, $62 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $123. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from ADL to MEL, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ADL to MEL.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • 75.6% of flights leaving from Adelaide Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Adelaide Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near ADL? If you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADL to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.

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