Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most traveled route, with 2,015 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from ADL to MEL is with Virgin Australia at 21:50. Choose the first departure with Regional Express at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from ADL to Melbourne, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne. Begin your journey at ADL and arrive at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne are operated by a good number of airlines. Select your seat on any of these:
You don't need a visa or passport to travel within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked your flight tickets from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne.
ADL is about 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near ADL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne
C$43 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$94. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADL to Melbourne.
The cheapest month for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
As soon as your flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your flight from ADL to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from AVV.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne. July is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from ADL to Melbourne sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are top sights which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Melbourne and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Adelaide Airport to Melbourne.