Q: How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide per day?

Each day, there are between 19 and 25 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Adelaide, with an average flight time of 1h 23m. The most common departure time is 10:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 160 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 19 and 25 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Adelaide, with an average flight time of 1h 23m. The most common departure time is 10:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 160 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Adelaide are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Virgin Australia (63 flights per week), Qantas Airways (59 flights per week), and Jetstar (31 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Adelaide, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Adelaide, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 5:40 am and will be landing in Adelaide at 6:40 am.

Question 5

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

Question 6

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direc from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at C$ 133 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Adelaide flight route.

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Adelaide, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Adelaide on a daily basis.

Question 10

What’s the best way to get from the city centres to these airports?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Tullamarine is about 25 km from the CBD, about a 40min drive. Otherwise, there’s a Melbourne Airport Rail Train, taking around 30min. From Adelaide Airport, it’s a 7 km drive to the city centre, taking roughly 15min; or use the Airport City Shuttle – you just need to book in advance with your flight ticket.

Question 11

Do the airports offer any accessibility features for passengers?

Accepted Answer

Besides a full chaperone service, Melbourne Tullamarine offers Hidden Disability Programme assistance. You’ll be given a lanyard for support personnel to easily identify you to assist and a sensory map to help you navigate the airport easily. Adelaide Airport also has an accessibility support team and an efficient Disability Access Facilitation Plan.

Question 12

Is there anywhere at the airports to entertain children while we wait for a flight?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Tullamarine offers a dedicated play area, which you’ll find in the international terminal building. Adelaide Airport has Parents’ Rooms for changing, feeding and even preparing food. They are equipped with microwaves, toddler toilet pans and wash basins.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is August, where tickets cost C$ 173 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 273 and C$ 269 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Adelaide-ADL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Adelaide-ADL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Adelaide with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Adelaide-ADL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Adelaide from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Adelaide-ADL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 19

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 20

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 239, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Adelaide, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Adelaide, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide is August, where tickets cost C$ 173 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 273 and C$ 269 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 239, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide?

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Adelaide?

Melbourne and Adelaide are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Virgin Australia (63 flights per week), Qantas Airways (59 flights per week), and Jetstar (31 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 5:40 am and will be landing in Adelaide at 6:40 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Adelaide?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

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Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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