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Overview: Adelaide to Melbourne flight

Australia

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €42 by bus.

There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest flight covers the 654 km distance in 1h 15m. September is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €42

Distance

654 km

Average flight duration

1h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

€56

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

1h 15m

First flight

5:30 AM

Last flight

10:50 PM

Cheapest Month

Sep

Cheapest Day

Wed

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €42

The cheapest and fastest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 15

Cheapest price on Sep 15

€80

Average ticket price on Sep 15

€307

Fastest journey on Sep 15

1 h 20 m

Average journey duration on Sep 15

1 h 20 m

Flights on Sep 15

Distance

654 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Adelaide to Melbourne will cost around €307 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.

Fast flights

On Tue, Sep 15, we found 58 flights from Adelaide to Melbourne, including 12 direct services.

On Tue, Sep 15 the direct flights cover the 654 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

On Tue, Sep 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

JQ771
7:15 AM1h20
Adelaide
9:05 AMMelbourne
€801One-way
0 transfers
JQ777
8:55 AM1h20
Adelaide
10:45 AMMelbourne
€801One-way
0 transfers
JQ779
6:30 PM1h20
Adelaide
8:20 PMMelbourne
€881One-way
0 transfers
JQ775
1:40 PM1h20
Adelaide
3:30 PMMelbourne
€981One-way
0 transfers
VA244
8:10 PM1h20
Adelaide
10:00 PMMelbourne
€1121One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Adelaide to Melbourne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Adelaide to Melbourne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a train costs an average of €188.

Distance: 654 km

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Flight	Most popular Bus	Train	Driving
€97 Average price	€49 Average price Cheapest	€188 Average price	€91 Average price (fuel + tolls)
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Adelaide to Melbourne:

A bus is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne costing on average €97.

A bus is €139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Adelaide to Melbourne costing on average €188.

The fastest way to travel from Adelaide to Melbourne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Melbourne take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

Train takes on average 10h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

Adelaide to Melbourne flight times

The table below shows live departures for Adelaide to Melbourne flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
VA401 · VA892	6:00 AM Adelaide	15h35	10:05 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA401 · VA830	6:00 AM Adelaide	5h05	11:35 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA204	6:05 AM Adelaide	1h20	7:55 AM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA1385 · VA358	6:10 AM Adelaide	17h15	11:55 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1385 · VA306	6:10 AM Adelaide	25h50	8:30 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1385 · VA314	6:10 AM Adelaide	27h40	10:20 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1385 · VA322	6:10 AM Adelaide	5h40	12:20 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ527	6:25 AM Adelaide	12h40	7:35 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ519	6:25 AM Adelaide	9h00	3:55 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ525	6:25 AM Adelaide	11h40	6:35 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ533	6:25 AM Adelaide	14h25	9:20 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ517	6:25 AM Adelaide	7h15	2:10 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ535	6:25 AM Adelaide	7h55	2:50 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ521	6:25 AM Adelaide	10h45	5:40 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ761 · JQ531	6:25 AM Adelaide	13h10	8:05 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ771	7:15 AM Adelaide	1h20	9:05 AM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA208	7:40 AM Adelaide	1h20	9:30 AM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA212	8:40 AM Adelaide	1h20	10:30 AM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
JQ777	8:55 AM Adelaide	1h20	10:45 AM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
JQ763 · JQ531	9:15 AM Adelaide	10h20	8:05 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ763 · JQ521	9:15 AM Adelaide	7h55	5:40 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ763 · JQ519	9:15 AM Adelaide	6h10	3:55 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ763 · JQ525	9:15 AM Adelaide	8h50	6:35 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ763 · JQ527	9:15 AM Adelaide	9h50	7:35 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ763 · JQ533	9:15 AM Adelaide	11h35	9:20 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1391 · VA314	9:20 AM Adelaide	24h30	10:20 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1391 · VA306	9:20 AM Adelaide	22h40	8:30 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1391 · VA358	9:20 AM Adelaide	14h05	11:55 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA413 · VA826	9:30 AM Adelaide	25h05	11:05 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA413 · VA656 · VA256	9:30 AM Adelaide	23h25	9:25 AM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA413 · VA656 · VA284	9:30 AM Adelaide	10h05	8:05 PM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA413 · VA656 · VA254	9:30 AM Adelaide	22h30	8:30 AM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA413 · VA892	9:30 AM Adelaide	12h05	10:05 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1449 · VA742	10:50 AM Adelaide	6h10	5:30 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA218	11:50 AM Adelaide	1h20	1:40 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA419 · VA656 · VA274	12:25 PM Adelaide	27h35	4:30 PM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA419 · VA656 · VA254	12:25 PM Adelaide	19h35	8:30 AM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA419 · VA656 · VA284	12:25 PM Adelaide	7h10	8:05 PM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA419 · VA656 · VA256	12:25 PM Adelaide	20h30	9:25 AM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA419 · VA892	12:25 PM Adelaide	9h10	10:05 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA419 · VA826	12:25 PM Adelaide	22h10	11:05 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ775	1:40 PM Adelaide	1h20	3:30 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA224	2:20 PM Adelaide	1h20	4:10 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA425 · VA826	2:30 PM Adelaide	20h05	11:05 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA425 · VA892	2:30 PM Adelaide	7h05	10:05 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ759 · JQ533	3:00 PM Adelaide	5h50	9:20 PM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA429 · VA672 · VA274	4:30 PM Adelaide	23h30	4:30 PM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA429 · VA672 · VA254	4:30 PM Adelaide	15h30	8:30 AM Melbourne	2 transfers
VA429 · VA672 · VA256	4:30 PM Adelaide	16h25	9:25 AM Melbourne	2 transfers
JQ767 · JQ505	5:15 PM Adelaide	14h55	8:40 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
JQ767 · JQ501	5:15 PM Adelaide	13h55	7:40 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA236	5:50 PM Adelaide	1h20	7:40 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
JQ779	6:30 PM Adelaide	1h20	8:20 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA238	6:50 PM Adelaide	1h20	8:40 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
VA1405 · VA314	6:55 PM Adelaide	14h55	10:20 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA1405 · VA306	6:55 PM Adelaide	13h05	8:30 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA443 · VA826	8:00 PM Adelaide	14h35	11:05 AM Melbourne	1 transfer
VA244	8:10 PM Adelaide	1h20	10:00 PM Melbourne	0 transfersDirect
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Why should you book Adelaide to Melbourne flights with Omio?

Jetstar Airways as well as Virgin Australia International offer flights services from Adelaide to Melbourne.

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Adelaide to Melbourne.

Why book with Omio vs Jetstar Airways?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Jetstar Airways, but also compare tickets for the likes of Virgin Australia International to find the best option for your trip from Adelaide to Melbourne.
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Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Jetstar Airways with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Adelaide to Melbourne.

Why book with Omio over Kayak or Edreams?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Virgin Australia International to find the best option for your trip from Adelaide to Melbourne.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Adelaide to Melbourne.

Airlines: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International from Adelaide to MelbourneFind the best flights between Adelaide to Melbourne with Omio's travel partners Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International from €42. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Jetstar Airways

About

Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group. Established in 2003, it began domestic passenger services in May 2004 and expanded to international services in December 2005. Jetstar operates an extensive domestic and international network, serving over 75 destinations with more than 4,000 flights a week. The airline utilizes a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 family aircraft and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Jetstar is part of Qantas' two-brand strategy, positioning itself in the low-cost market while Qantas Airways focuses on the premium full-service market. The Jetstar Group also includes joint ventures like Jetstar Asia in Singapore and Jetstar Japan.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Jetstar Airways Duration

1h 15m

Cheapest Jetstar Airways Price

€56

Luggage included

One carry-on bag (7kg) for Starter fares

Additional luggage

Up to 40kg additional checked baggage can be purchased

Cancellation Policy

Starter fares are non-refundable. FareCredit available for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure on higher fare types

Pregnant on board

Pregnant passengers can travel up to the end of the 32nd week. For multiple pregnancies, travel is permitted until the end of the 28th week. Medical clearance required after 28 weeks

Unaccompagned minor

Children aged 5-11 can travel unaccompanied on direct flights only. Service must be booked in advance and fees apply

Amenities on board the airplane

Food sold onboard

Accessibility

Jetstar provides assistance for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance and special seating arrangements

Pets

Pets are not allowed in the cabin or as checked baggage except for service animals

Entertaiment on board

Virgin Australia International

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Virgin Australia International Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Virgin Australia International Price

€107

FAQs: Adelaide to Melbourne Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Adelaide to Melbourne by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melbourne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap plane tickets from Adelaide to Melbourne can start from as little as €56 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Adelaide to Melbourne is €97; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by plane from Adelaide to Melbourne is 1h 15m to travel the 654 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne leaves at 5:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest flight from Adelaide to Melbourne leaves at 10:50 PM.

Yes, there are 11 direct flights a day from Adelaide to Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.

When taking a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne, you can count on Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia International for the best way to get you to Melbourne. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Adelaide and Melbourne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne generally leave from Adelaide and arrive in Melbourne .Adelaide is 4 km away from Adelaide city centre and Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre.

The cheapest month for a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Adelaide and Melbourne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Since neither Adelaide nor Melbourne are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Australia and Australia. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is no time difference between Adelaide and Melbourne .

For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from Adelaide to Melbourne

Most Adelaide to Melbourne flights use the Adelaide to Melbourne airport pair. Use this guide to compare Adelaide and Melbourne airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Adelaide

Arrival airports in Melbourne

Which Adelaide airport do flights to Melbourne leave from?

Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne depart from Adelaide. The airport is 5 km from Adelaide city centre at 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport SA 5950, Australia.

Adelaide (ADL)1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport SA 5950, Australia Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Adelaide from Adelaide city centre

Adelaide is 4 km from Adelaide city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus J1/J2, Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, 20 minutes to city center

Adelaide airport facilities and services

Adelaide has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurants are located in the terminal, offering a variety of options including cafes, fast food, and sit-down dining. Top options include Hudsons Coffee and Coopers Alehouse.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to four hours. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering services from various banks.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Adelaide: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Adelaide: Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Adelaide: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Atura Adelaide Airport Hotel..

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Overview: Adelaide to Melbourne flight

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