Cheap Melbourne to Adelaide flights (MEL to ADL)

Plan ahead and get the lowest airfares from Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL)

May 2026
FromAUD $139*
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Jun 2026
FromAUD $119*
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Jul 2026
FromAUD $119*
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    *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 4hrs from virginaustralia.com and may no longer be available at time of booking. Fares may be for connecting flights which include a stopover. Payment surcharges and additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply. Additional terms and conditions apply.

    Flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

    Looking to take a break from your everyday in Melbourne to explore the art, beauty, culture, food and wine of Adelaide? Whether you plan a weekend city escape of all the latest and greatest restaurants, bars and galleries or a stint in the vineyards of the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale, Virgin Australia’s frequent, well-priced, and comfortable flights from Melbourne to Adelaide will ensure a smooth start to an unforgettable trip.

    From an easy check-in at Melbourne Airport to an exceptional in-flight experience and seamless arrival at Adelaide Airport, we’re here to make travelling to Adelaide a breeze.

    Book your Melbourne to Adelaide flights today and read on for everything you need to know about flying to Adelaide from Melbourne with Virgin Australia.


    Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)

    Virgin Australia flights to Adelaide typically arrive at Terminal 1 of Adelaide Airport.

    Guests with checked baggage can collect bags from the baggage claim carousels in the arrivals hall on the ground floor.

    Facilities at Adelaide Airport include: accessibility assistance, shopping, food outlets, complimentary WiFi, baggage storage, family facilities, toilets, drinking water and smoking areas.


    Leaving Adelaide Airport

    Adelaide city is approximately 6 kilometres from Adelaide Airport, with transport options including taxi, rideshare, or Adelaide Metro bus services. The J1 and J2 services run regularly between the airport and the city centre. Car rental is also available within the terminal if not already arranged.

    Transfer times and cost guide (to Adelaide City) :

    • Taxi (15-20 mins): Typically $20–$30+, depending on traffic. Airport fees may apply
    • Rideshare (15-20 mins): Usually $20–$35+, depending on demand and surge pricing. Airport fees may apply
    • Adelaide Metro Bus (J1 / J2) (25-30 mins): Around $2.60–$4.55 depending on time of day when using a MetroCARD or contactless payment

    Read more: Adelaide Airport Guide.

    Adelaide

    Departing from Melbourne Airport (MEL)

    Located approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, common transport options include taxi, rideshare and SkyBus. Short and long-term parking is also available to book ahead of your departure, including Value Parking and Value Express (free shuttle to terminals every 15 minutes), Terminal Parking (3 minute walk to Terminal 3), Valet Parking (2 minute walk to Terminal 3), and Premium Self Park (2 minute walk to Terminal 3).


    Checking in at Melbourne Airport

    Virgin Australia domestic check-in kiosks and bag drop counters are located in Terminal 3 of Melbourne Airport.

    We recommend arriving at the airport at least 45 minutes before your flight from Melbourne to Adelaide – 60 minutes if you plan to check baggage. Keep in mind check-in closes 30 minutes before departure and it’s essential allow for sufficient time to go through security.


    Before your flight out of Melbourne

    Once you’ve passed through security, there are plenty of options for eating, drinking and shopping. The Virgin Australia Melbourne Lounge is located in Terminal 3, to the right of the security screening area. It opens daily from 60 minutes before the first Virgin Australia flight until the last Virgin Australia flight is called for boarding, and offers food, beverages, bar service, shower facilities and WiFi.

    Read more: Melbourne Airport Guide.

    View of Melbourne skyline

    Flying from Melbourne to Adelaide with Virgin Australia

    Cabins

    There are two cabin classes available on most Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Adelaide – Economy Class and Business Class. Economy guests are served complimentary water, tea and coffee# *^, and are able to purchase food and drink from the onboard menu. Guests sitting in Virgin Australia’s Business Class cabin can relax on recliner leather seats while enjoying extra legroom, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access~, as well as a selection of complimentary fresh food.

    Virgin Australia also offers Economy X seats on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, with up to 40% more leg room than Economy seats, priority boarding †, and preferred overhead lockers. You can select Economy X at the time of booking, before your flight online or by phone, or during check-in.

    Read more: Economy X on Virgin Australia


    Food and drink

    Guests in Economy Class will be offered complimentary water, tea and coffee # *^ and will be able to purchase items such as sandwiches, wraps, chocolates and crisps as well as cocktails and soft drinks from the onboard menu. Business Class guests will be offered a complimentary plated meal and a range of hot and cold drinks, including beer and wine.


    WiFi

    WiFi can be purchased on select Virgin Australia flights to browse, stream, scroll and do work in-flight. Velocity Platinum and Business Class guests enjoy complimentary access.

    Read more: WiFi on-board Virgin Australia flights


    Entertainment

    Free in-flight entertainment is available for guests to enjoy on their own device. Over 400 hours of movies, TV shows and podcasts can be enjoyed from the Virgin Australia entertainment portal – simply connect your mobile phone or tablet to the in-cabin network and enjoy

    Read more: In-flight entertainment

    Virgin Australia inflight cabin crew service

    Quick facts about flying from Melbourne to Adelaide

    Plane

    Boeing 737-700 / Boeing 737-800

    Departure Airport

    Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

    Average direct flight time

    1hr 20mins

    Cabins

    Business, Economy

    Arrival Airport

    Adelaide Airport (ADL)

    Timezone

    GMT+9:30/+10:30

    The above information reflects a typical flight from Melbourne to Adelaide and is subject to change.

    Best things to do in Adelaide

    Adelaide Oval

    Adelaide Oval

    One of Adelaide's most popular attractions for sports and entertainment

    South Australian Museum

    South Australian Museum

    Home to the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural materials.

    SRundle Mall

    Rundle Mall

    Adelaide’s main pedestrian open-air shopping street.

    Adelaide Central Market

    Adelaide Central Market

    An iconic food hall with over 70 traders offering global cuisines and produce.

    Adelaide Botanic Garden

    Adelaide Botanic Garden

    An oasis with manicured gardens, rare plants, and historic greenhouses

    Art Gallery of South Australia

    Art Gallery of South Australia

    Features almost 47,000 diverse artworks in the state’s most significant visual arts collection

    Adelaide Zoo

    Adelaide Zoo

    A fun and educational wildlife excursion for the whole family

    Glenelg Beach

    Glenelg Beach

    Adelaide's most popular beach, ideal for swimming and idyllic sunsets.

    Cleland Wildlife Park

    Cleland Wildlife Park

    A wild experience close to the city featuring Australian fauna in their natural habitat.

    Read more

    Frequently asked questions - Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

    How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    The average flight duration from Melbourne to Adelaide is typically 1 hour and 20 minutes.
    Note: flight times should be used as a guide only. Carefully consider your requirements before travelling and always allow extra time to arrive at your destination.

    How far is the Melbourne to Adelaide flight?

    You will usually travel approximately 640 kilometres on your flight from Melbourne to Adelaide.

    How many daily flights are there from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    On average, there are between 5 and 8 Virgin Australia flights a day from Melbourne to Adelaide, with up to 58 flights a week.

    What aircraft does Virgin Australia fly on the Melbourne to Adelaide route?

    Virgin Australia typically flies Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 on the Melbourne to Adelaide route. Find more information on our fleet here.

    How can I find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    To find the best fares for your Melbourne to Adelaide flight:
    • Sign up to V-mail:Receive sale alerts, flight specials, partner promotions, and Happy Hour deals.
    • Use Velocity Frequent Flyer points: Book reward Reward seats Seats# using Velocity Points or use Points + Pay to book your fare from Melbourne to Adelaide.
    • Book in advance: Avoid last-minute booking to get the best price on your Melbourne to Adelaide flights.
    • Be flexible with your travel dates and times: Flying midweek or outside of peak periods can help you find the lowest fares. Check for cheaper fares during the middle of the day, too.

    When is the best time to visit Adelaide from Melbourne?

    While Adelaide is a fantastic destination to visit year-round, the best month to visit is in October when the weather is warm, humidity and rainfall are low, and it’s not as crowded. Alternatively, plan your trip between March and May (autumn) when the weather is comfortable and sunny, and little rainfall after the storm season has passed.

    *Fare terms and conditions

    Fare prices on this page have been collected within the last 12hrs from virginaustralia.com and may no longer be available at time of booking. Payment surcharges and additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

    Domestic fares: Prices are based on a one-way Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other Economy fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. For Business fares, changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s domestic Fees page (www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/) for details. Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs www.virginaustralia.com

    International short haul (including Tasman) fares: Prices are based on a one way or return Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing your booking. See Virgin Australia’s international Fees page for details (for Trans-Tasman: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/trans-tasman/ or for other short haul destinations: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/short-haul-international/). Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs atwww.virginaustralia.com

    International long haul fares: Prices are based on a return Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed by Virgin Australia (operated by a partner airline). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances), and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/). You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

    # The Reward Seat base fare is payable in Velocity Points, and taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to Velocity Points redeemed for the base fare. Reward Seats are limited and may not be available at the advertised lead-in Reward Seat base fares, at peak times or on all flights. Reward Seat bookings must be made on the Virgin Australia website by selecting ‘Use Points. Reward Seats and associated charges are not eligible for Points earn. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or get a refund for your booking by paying a fee and any fare difference, at least 24 hours before scheduled departure. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. View the Velocity Reward Seat fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at velocityfrequentflyer.com.

    *Lounge access is subject to the Virgin Australia Lounge terms and conditions and lounge rules

    + Tea and coffee are available on most flights over 55 minutes. Hot drinks will not be served in the event of turbulence.Food and beverage offering on flights operated by partner airlines may differ.

    ^ Priority boarding available at selected airports.

    ~ Virgin Australia does not currently operate international lounges. Guests travelling on flights operated by partner airlines may have access to partner airline lounges. Find out more here International lounge access. Read information about one of our 7 domestic Lounges Locations.

    1 Payments can be made by Visa and Mastercard credit, debit and digital wallet cards, American Express credit and digital wallet card, JCB credit card. Note: Payments by cash, Maestro, JCB digital wallet card or pre-paid travel cards are not accepted.

    Economy X Terms and Conditions
    Please read carefully as there are important terms and conditions that you should be aware of prior to selecting Economy X.

    † Economy X seats are limited and may be sold out at time of booking or at any time prior to your travel date. The applicable Economy X fee will be the fee published at the time you purchase Economy X and is subject to change. Fees are per person, one way and per sector. Fees are in the applicable booking currency, being the country of origin specified in your booking or purchase. Economy X fees are non-refundable, except where you are entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee or of your fare under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Economy X Terms and Conditions for more information on refunds. Not all product benefits are available at all airports. Where some of the product features are not available or utilised by you, you are not entitled to a refund unless otherwise specified in the Economy X terms and conditions. Some Economy X seats are located in Exit Rows and guests must accept the Exit Row Safety Conditions to sit in these rows. If you change your mind and no longer wish to sit in these rows, you may move to an alternate Economy X seat for no additional fee. If however no other Economy X seats are available, you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Please let us know as soon as possible if you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions. If at the time of travel you no longer meet the Exit Row Safety Conditions you will be offered an alternate Economy X seat or you will be assigned a standard Economy seat and entitled to a refund of the Economy X fee. Economy X is only available on flights operated by Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia International. See the Economy X Terms and Conditions