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South Australian Museum
Leading South Australian museum with natural history, Aboriginal cultures and Pacific collections in a grand North Terrace building.
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide will cost around £359 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £91.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 63 flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, including 16 direct services.
These 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 .
The slowest 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.
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Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 12 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 20m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 654 km |
Average flight duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:30 |
Last flight 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Melbourne to Adelaide.
The table below shows live departures for Melbourne to Adelaide flights for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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VA253 · VA579 | 6:20 Melbourne | 15h30 | 21:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ502 · JQ764 | 6:45 Melbourne | 7h50 | 14:05 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ502 · JQ766 | 6:45 Melbourne | 12h45 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ502 · JQ762 | 6:45 Melbourne | 6h20 | 12:35 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA211 | 7:10 Melbourne | 1h20 | 8:00 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ504 · JQ766 | 7:20 Melbourne | 12h10 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ504 · JQ762 | 7:20 Melbourne | 5h45 | 12:35 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ504 · JQ764 | 7:20 Melbourne | 7h15 | 14:05 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ506 · JQ766 | 8:15 Melbourne | 11h15 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ506 · JQ764 | 8:15 Melbourne | 6h20 | 14:05 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ508 · JQ764 | 8:45 Melbourne | 5h50 | 14:05 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ508 · JQ766 | 8:45 Melbourne | 10h45 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA259 · VA579 | 8:50 Melbourne | 13h00 | 21:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA217 | 9:10 Melbourne | 1h20 | 10:00 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ510 · JQ766 | 9:20 Melbourne | 10h10 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ780 | 9:55 Melbourne | 1h25 | 10:50 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA219 | 10:10 Melbourne | 1h20 | 11:00 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ512 · JQ766 | 11:10 Melbourne | 8h20 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA323 · VA1388 | 11:10 Melbourne | 25h20 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA223 | 12:10 Melbourne | 1h20 | 13:00 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA327 · VA1394 | 12:10 Melbourne | 28h40 | 16:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA327 · VA1388 | 12:10 Melbourne | 24h20 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA267 · VA579 | 12:30 Melbourne | 9h20 | 21:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ774 | 13:00 Melbourne | 1h25 | 13:55 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ514 · JQ766 | 13:05 Melbourne | 6h25 | 19:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA227 | 13:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 14:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA331 · VA1388 | 14:10 Melbourne | 22h20 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA229 | 14:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 15:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
JQ776 | 14:25 Melbourne | 1h25 | 15:20 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA333 · VA1388 | 15:10 Melbourne | 21h20 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA333 · VA1394 | 15:10 Melbourne | 25h40 | 16:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA231 | 15:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 16:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA855 · VA404 | 15:30 Melbourne | 17h55 | 8:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA859 · VA404 | 16:00 Melbourne | 17h25 | 8:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA859 · VA418 | 16:00 Melbourne | 22h25 | 13:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA337 · VA1394 | 16:10 Melbourne | 24h40 | 16:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA337 · VA1388 | 16:10 Melbourne | 20h20 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA233 | 16:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 17:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA867 · VA404 | 17:00 Melbourne | 16h25 | 8:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA867 · VA418 | 17:00 Melbourne | 21h25 | 13:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA281 · VA579 | 17:05 Melbourne | 4h45 | 21:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ778 | 17:20 Melbourne | 1h25 | 18:15 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA237 | 17:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 18:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA241 | 18:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 19:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA879 · VA404 | 18:30 Melbourne | 14h55 | 8:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA879 · VA418 | 18:30 Melbourne | 19h55 | 13:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA347 · VA1388 | 18:50 Melbourne | 17h40 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA347 · VA1404 | 18:50 Melbourne | 28h10 | 22:30 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA347 · VA1394 | 18:50 Melbourne | 22h00 | 16:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA883 · VA418 | 19:00 Melbourne | 19h25 | 13:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA883 · VA404 | 19:00 Melbourne | 14h25 | 8:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA759 · VA1446 | 19:20 Melbourne | 19h45 | 14:35 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA247 | 19:50 Melbourne | 1h20 | 20:40 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
VA761 · VA1446 | 20:20 Melbourne | 18h45 | 14:35 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA353 · VA1388 | 20:50 Melbourne | 15h40 | 12:00 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA353 · VA1404 | 20:50 Melbourne | 26h10 | 22:30 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA353 · VA1394 | 20:50 Melbourne | 20h00 | 16:20 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA897 · VA404 | 21:00 Melbourne | 12h25 | 8:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA897 · VA418 | 21:00 Melbourne | 17h25 | 13:55 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA897 · VA428 | 21:00 Melbourne | 21h40 | 18:10 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA897 · VA442 | 21:00 Melbourne | 24h40 | 21:10 Adelaide | 1 change | |
VA1380 · VA1547 | 21:20 Melbourne | 19h15 | 16:05 Adelaide | 1 change | |
JQ782 | 21:20 Melbourne | 1h20 | 22:10 Adelaide | 0 changesdirect | |
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Leading South Australian museum with natural history, Aboriginal cultures and Pacific collections in a grand North Terrace building.
Major state gallery showing Australian, European and Asian art, plus strong Indigenous and contemporary collections.
Interactive migration museum exploring people, identity and settlement through engaging displays in a historic city building.
Broad central boulevard lined with institutions, gardens and memorials; ideal for walking between Adelaide’s key cultural sites.
Large botanic garden with heritage glasshouses, lakes and diverse plantings, offering a calm escape beside the city centre.
Bustling laneway of street art, bars and live music venues, popular for Adelaide’s creative atmosphere and evening energy.
A South Australian pie floater is a meat pie served in thick pea soup with tomato sauce. It is an old Adelaide street-food classic.
Frog cake is an Adelaide confection of sponge cake topped with fondant and cream filling. It is a nostalgic South Australian bakery favourite.
The AB is an Adelaide takeaway dish of hot chips topped with doner meat, garlic sauce, tomato sauce and barbecue sauce. It is a late-night local staple.
Refined tasting-menu restaurant in the city centre, known for polished modern Australian cooking in an intimate fine-dining setting.
Elegant North Adelaide dining room serving seasonal modern Australian dishes with strong South Australian produce and a calm, polished feel.
Lively Adelaide Central Market eatery specialising in South Australian seafood, especially oysters, with a casual counter-service atmosphere.
Moderate by Australian standards. Hotels and dining are cheaper than Sydney, while public transport and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for visitors.
Tipping is not expected. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Taxis may be rounded up. Cafés do not usually expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Adelaide, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Melbourne to Adelaide flights use the Melbourne to Adelaide airport pair. Use this guide to compare Melbourne and Adelaide airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Melbourne is 6 km from Melbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Melbourne 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 options include: Various restaurants in terminal 2, including Asian and Italian cuisines.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Melbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Melbourne: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melbourne: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport..
Adelaide is 4 km from Adelaide city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to four hours. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Adelaide: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Adelaide: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Adelaide: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Atura Adelaide Airport Hotel..
See which airports are used for flights between Melbourne and Adelaide, including airport details.
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