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

Each day, there are between 18 and 23 direct 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 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 143 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 1

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 1,031 km separating Melbourne to Adelaide in about 1h 20m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 18 and 23 direct 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 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 143 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

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 Qantas Airways (56 flights per week), Virgin Australia (52 flights per week), and Jetstar (35 flights per week).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 06:05 and will be landing in Adelaide at 07:00.

Question 6

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 21:15 and lands at 22:10.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is ₹ 8,613.

Question 8

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 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 January, where tickets cost ₹ 12,194 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 17,433 and ₹ 16,766 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.

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.

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 return ticket. You could then fly to Adelaide with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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.

Question 18

How often are flights from Melbourne to Adelaide delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Melbourne and Adelaide historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 86 minutes.

Question 19

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Adelaide flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 21

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Adelaide flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 22

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 23

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide?

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Adelaide flights?

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