Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide
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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Adelaide from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne
Adelaide Travel Information
As the fifth largest city in Australia, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia. It was established in 1836, in an area once inhabited by the Kaurna people, by Colonel William Light, and named after Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, wife to William IV of England. It was one of Australia's first free colonies and quickly grew and expanded to accommodate 162,000 residents by 1901. Today, Adelaide is home to 1.29 people, and boasts of beautiful colonial architecture, expansive botanic gardens, white sandy beaches and diverse wildlife.
Adelaide Attractions
There's so much to see and do in Adelaide that you couldn't possibly enjoy it all in one visit. From food and wine to shopping and from art galleries to bush walks, this city's attractions are truly diverse and offer something for everyone.Adelaide Central Markets is the ideal place to start. Rows of stalls selling local fresh fruits, seafood and dairy products offer a great cultural experience. Once you've stocked up on food, why not pack a picnic and head to Glenelg Beach' This white sand beach, in addition to the beautiful sea and sky, offers seaside attractions like snorkeling and swimming with dolphins.
If you want to explore the history of the area, you'll love the historic German village of Hahndorf, located in the Adelaide hills. It was built in 1839 by Lutheran settlers fleeing religious persecution. Belair National Park's Old Government Park is another great historic site, offering a Victorian architecture and a look at the wealth of Adelaide's past.
Or, if you want to interact with wildlife, head to Cleland Conservation Park where you can feed kangaroos and wallabies and pet emus and koalas. To see more of Australia's wildlife, see 300 different native species at the Adelaide Zoo.
Cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices
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Average Melbourne to Adelaide Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Adelaide return airfares.
Did you know...
- The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is the nearest hotel to Melbourne airport.
- Adelaide is 30 minutes after Melbourne.
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) code for Adelaide is ADL and for Melbourne it is MEL.
- The shortest trip from Melbourne to Adelaide return is 2 hours and 35 minutes
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide from Melbourne?Right now, March/2026 is the lowest-price month to fly to Adelaide from Melbourne. The most expensive time of year is April/2026.
What airlines fly non-stop to Adelaide from Melbourne?Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Alliance Air Pty and SriLankan fly direct between Melbourne and Adelaide.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Adelaide?The cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Adelaide is Jetstar.
What is the best airline to fly to Adelaide from Melbourne?The best airline to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide is Qantas Airways and it has non-stop flights. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.
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