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title: "Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) flights: who flies it"
description: "Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly nonstop from ADL to MEL, about 166 flights a week, covering 398 miles. See award seats by date on 2LNR, the next 14 days free."
canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/adl-mel"
url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/adl-mel.md"
date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z"
---

# Adelaide to Melbourne (ADL-MEL): nonstop flights and award space

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly nonstop between Adelaide (ADL) and Melbourne (MEL), roughly 166 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 1h 15m to 1h 20m for the 398 miles. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas across every ADL to MEL date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

Updated October 22, 2026.

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166

Flights a week, 4-week average

1h 15m to 1h 20m

Scheduled flight time

398 mi

Nonstop distance

Free

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## Adelaide to Melbourne flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for ADL to MEL starting October 22, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL)

| Date | Flight | Airline | Departs ADL | Arrives MEL | Duration | Aircraft |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 670 | Qantas | 06:00 | 07:50 | 1h 20m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 204 | Virgin Australia | 06:05 | 07:55 | 1h 20m | [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | JQ 771 | Jetstar | 07:15 | 09:05 | 1h 20m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 208 | Virgin Australia | 07:40 | 09:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 674 | Qantas | 07:50 | 09:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 212 | Virgin Australia | 08:40 | 10:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | JQ 777 | Jetstar | 08:55 | 10:45 | 1h 20m | [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321.md) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 678 | Qantas | 10:10 | 12:00 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 218 | Virgin Australia | 11:50 | 13:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 682 | Qantas | 12:00 | 13:50 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | JQ 773 | Jetstar | 12:05 | 13:50 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | JQ 775 | Jetstar | 13:40 | 15:30 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 686 | Qantas | 14:20 | 16:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 224 | Virgin Australia | 14:20 | 16:10 | 1h 20m | [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 690 | Qantas | 16:30 | 18:20 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 234 | Virgin Australia | 17:05 | 18:55 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 236 | Virgin Australia | 17:50 | 19:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | JQ 779 | Jetstar | 18:30 | 20:20 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 694 | Qantas | 18:30 | 20:20 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | QF 696 | Qantas | 19:45 | 21:35 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 244 | Virgin Australia | 20:10 | 22:00 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 246 | Virgin Australia | 20:55 | 22:45 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | JQ 781 | Jetstar | 21:45 | 23:30 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | VA 248 | Virgin Australia | 21:50 | 23:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 670 | Qantas | 06:00 | 07:50 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 204 | Virgin Australia | 06:05 | 07:55 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 206 | Virgin Australia | 06:40 | 08:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 771 | Jetstar | 07:15 | 09:05 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 208 | Virgin Australia | 07:40 | 09:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 674 | Qantas | 07:50 | 09:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 212 | Virgin Australia | 08:40 | 10:30 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 777 | Jetstar | 08:55 | 10:45 | 1h 20m | Airbus A321 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 678 | Qantas | 10:10 | 12:00 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 218 | Virgin Australia | 11:50 | 13:40 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 682 | Qantas | 12:00 | 13:50 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 773 | Jetstar | 12:05 | 13:50 | 1h 15m | Airbus A320 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | JQ 775 | Jetstar | 13:40 | 15:30 | 1h 20m | Airbus A320 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 686 | Qantas | 14:20 | 16:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | VA 224 | Virgin Australia | 14:20 | 16:10 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | QF 690 | Qantas | 16:30 | 18:20 | 1h 20m | Boeing 737-800 |

Showing the first 40 of 155 scheduled ADL to MEL departures across 7 days with service, starting October 22, 2026. Every remaining date is on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure.

See every ADL to MEL date on the interactive map

## Aircraft on the Adelaide to Melbourne nonstop

In the schedule table on this page, Virgin Australia flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-800.md) and the [Boeing 737 MAX 8](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va/737-max-8.md). Qantas flies the [Boeing 737-800](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf/737-800.md). Jetstar flies the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a320.md) and the [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq/a321.md). Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure.

## Award seats on ADL to MEL departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas, date by date. Open the calendar for Adelaide to Melbourne to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

Qantas award space was open on 6 of the 14 Adelaide to Melbourne departure dates from October 19 to November 1 that 2LNR checked in the 7 days to October 19, 2026.

### See real availability

Award seats by date on the ADL to MEL departures 2LNR tracks, checked against live inventory so you know what's open before you book.

### Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route on Pro and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you're tracking.

### Plan on the map

See ADL to MEL on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

## Airlines flying Adelaide to Melbourne nonstop

Carriers operating ADL to MEL nonstop in the current schedule. Where 2LNR tracks the carrier, its departures show award space by date.

- [Virgin Australia (VA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/va.md)\
  [The aircraft VA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/va.md)
- [Qantas (QF) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/qf.md)\
  [The aircraft QF flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/qf.md)
- [Jetstar (JQ) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/jq.md)\
  [The aircraft JQ flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/jq.md)

See ADL to MEL on the interactive map →

## Frequently asked questions about ADL to MEL

**How long is the flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL)?**

Scheduled flight times from Adelaide (ADL) to Melbourne (MEL) run from 1h 15m to 1h 20m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 398 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book.

**Which airlines fly nonstop from ADL to MEL?**

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly ADL to MEL nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Qantas.

**How many flights a week are there from ADL to MEL?**

About 166 nonstop flights a week run between Adelaide (ADL) and Melbourne (MEL) in the current schedule, operated by Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.

**What time do flights from ADL to MEL depart?**

Scheduled ADL to MEL nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:00 and 21:50, local time at Adelaide. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.

**Which flights operate ADL to MEL nonstop?**

The schedule table on this page lists 25 flight numbers for ADL to MEL nonstops, including VA 204, VA 208, and VA 212 on Virgin Australia; QF 670, QF 674, and QF 678 on Qantas; and JQ 771 and JQ 777 on Jetstar. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft.

**How do I check award availability on ADL to MEL?**

Open the ADL to MEL route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Qantas, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Flying the other way? See [MEL to ADL nonstop flights and award space](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel-adl.md).

Award seats rather than schedules? See [Qantas award availability](https://2lnr.com/awards/qf.md).

Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Adelaide (ADL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/adl.md), or [every route from Melbourne (MEL)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mel.md).

Nonstops from Adelaide (ADL) to other airports within 150 miles of Melbourne (MEL):

- [Adelaide (ADL) to Little River (AVV)](https://2lnr.com/routes/adl-avv.md), 33 miles from MEL

Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance.

- [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md)
- [How to read award availability by date](https://2lnr.com/guides/award-availability.md)

## See ADL to MEL award space by date

See what's open by date on this route, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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