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Find the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine

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 July.

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$138
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week1,110

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 $138. 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 Singapore Airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of March 2025, there are 1,198 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually March 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, 22 July 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

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes. Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide.

  • Every week, there are 2,015 flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To be on board early, opt for the 05:35 Qatar Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ADL to MEL is 21:50 with Virgin Australia.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Plenty of airlines provide direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're staying in Melbourne or seeing more of Australia, these top carriers can get you between ADL and MEL:

  • To break up your flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the ADL - MEL route include:

    • Mount Gambier Airport

    • Launceston Airport

    • Canberra Airport

  • Once you've booked your cheap ticket from ADL to MEL, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within Australia. As long as you have another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.

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

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $69. The cheapest price for a return flight is $138. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from ADL to MEL.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from ADL to MEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • Adelaide Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 49 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near ADL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 42 minutes.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from ADL to MEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Melbourne

  • Once you've locked in your flights from ADL to MEL, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Melbourne. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.

Complete your Melbourne trip with hotels and a car rental

  • After you've secured your cheap ticket to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Melbourne trip.

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