Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne

Flights from Adelaide Airport

Use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide Airport (1 James Schofield Drive) is located approximately four miles from the center of the city. Several commercial airlines, including Alliance, Virgin Australia and Quantas, offer departing flights out of the airport daily to cities like Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Parking at Adelaide Airport

Short-term and long-term parking are available at this airport. Short-term parking starts at $4 an hour. Daily parking costs $25 for one day, $40 for two days and $50 for three days. If your vehicle remains parked for longer than three days, you will be charged an additional $5 per day. The long-term parking lot provides a free shuttle to Terminal 1 every 20 minutes. Construction has been ongoing at the airport, so give yourself extra time to find a space.

Getting to Adelaide Airport

There are a number of ways to get to this airport, including taxis, limousines, shuttles and public transportation. Adelaide Independent Taxis and Yellow Cabs both provide drop offs at the airport. Adelaide Metro JetBus makes direct stops at the airport every day. Skylink Airport Shuttle offers daily service between the airport, Keswick Interstate Railway Terminal and the Adelaide CBD (Central Business District). If you will be coming from the Adelaide outer suburbs or surrounding areas, you can also make a reservation on the Adelaide Airport Flyer for front door pickup.

Dining at Adelaide Airport

There are a variety of dining options available at the airport. Grinders Coffee and Hudson Coffee can help you get your morning caffeine fix, while Dreamy Donuts satisfies your sweet tooth. Featuring both made-to-order and prepackaged foods, Cafe Terra Rosa is another great choice when you are in a hurry. When you are ready to find cheap flights from Adelaide, let Orbitz.com make it easy for you.

Melbourne International Airport

The Melbourne International Airport is located on Airport Drive in Tullamarine, approximately 12 miles from the center of Melbourne. Numerous airlines service the airport, including US Airways, Virgin America, Delta Airlines and Skywest Airlines. Orbitz.com searches flight combinations to find cheap flights to Melbourne. This easy-to-use website has all the tools you need to find deals on vacation packages and air tickets that fit within your budget.

Transportation From the Airport

Taking a taxicab from the airport to downtown Melbourne costs approximately $56. The Skybus also takes passengers from the airport to the city. Skybus tickets cost $17 peradult or $38 for a family that includes two adults and one to four children. Public buses also run between the airport and various locations in Melbourne. If you'd like access to a vehicle during your stay, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car. The airport houses five rental car companies, so that you can pick up your vehicle as soon as your flight lands.

Climate in Melbourne

Winter temperatures in Melbourne range from the low 20s to the mid-40s, while the summer temperatures range from the mid-50s to the high 70s. Keep in mind that Melbourne's summer runs from December through February, and June through August are the winter months. If you use Orbitz.com to plan your trip in the early or late spring, the weather will be nice, and you'll save money because it's not the city's peak travel season.

Highlights and Attractions

The Melbourne Zoo, the Melbourne Museum and the Rippon Lea House & Gardens are some of Melbourne's major attractions. Orbitz.com does more than find cheap flights to Melbourne. You can also purchase tickets to local attractions and arrange guided tours.