Cheap flights from Adelaide to Melbourne from $58 ADL → AVV, MEL
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest return found recently is $143 with Jetstar, 18 Dec – 25 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $58 with Jetstar, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $58, Jetstar, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $143, 18 Dec to 25 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $58 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar, Virgin Australia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 20 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$143
18 Dec – 25 Dec · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 5:20 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$143
18 Dec – 25 Dec · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 5:20 p.m. · 2 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$143 18 Dec – 25 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $108 to $176.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec – 25 Dec | $143 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $65 to $95.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$58
14 Dec · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$58
14 Dec · Jetstar
Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · 1 h 20 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$58 14 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $36 to $81.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates from 16 Nov to 14 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 14 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
17 fares on 15 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $108 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $99 | Virgin Australia | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $95 | Virgin Australia | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Nov | $99 | Virgin Australia | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $62 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $58 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $94 | Virgin Australia | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $73 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Jan 2027 | $65 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Jan 2027 | $73 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Jan 2027 | $65 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Feb 2027 | $65 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $75 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Mar 2027 | $75 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $72 | Jetstar | Adelaide Airport (ADL) → Avalon Airport (AVV) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $58.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia.
Premium cabin fares from Adelaide to Melbourne
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Dec – 25 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Adelaide to Melbourne?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $177 | $115 | +33% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $138 | $110 | +4% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $165 | $108 | +24% | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $133 | $110 | Cheapest seen | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $152 | $117 | +14% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $161 | $124 | +21% | 13 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $83 | $47 | +48% | 48 |
| 7–13 days | $88 | $37 | +57% | 48 |
| 14–29 days | $72 | $36 | +29% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $56 | $41 | Cheapest seen | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $65 | $52 | +16% | 33 |
| 90–179 days | $70 | $59 | +25% | 41 |
| 180+ days | $74 | $61 | +32% | 25 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Dec – 25 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The cheapest return found recently is $143 with Jetstar, 18 Dec to 25 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $58 with Jetstar, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $65 to $95.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Melbourne?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $58, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?
In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $143 with Jetstar, 18 Dec to 25 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $58 with Jetstar, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Melbourne?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 14 Dec, takes 1 h 20 min from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Avalon Airport (AVV).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Melbourne?
Between 16 Nov and 14 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 15 departure dates we hold, and Virgin Australia on 4.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work