Jetstar Restarts Adelaide to Melbourne Avalon Route with $29 Flights
Jetstar is expanding its Adelaide network by reintroducing flights to Melbourne Avalon Airport, offering promotional fares starting at $29. The airline will resume this service from 26 March 2026, providing South Australian travellers an affordable and convenient connection to Victoria.
Flight Details and Promotions
- Up to seven weekly return flights will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.
- This creates about 109,000 new low-fare seats annually.
- The route reconnects South Australia with Victoria’s Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, and Geelong.
- One-way sale fares from $29 start at 11:30am (ACDT) today, reflecting launch prices from over 20 years ago.
- The sale is limited-time and expected to sell out quickly.
Statements from Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully
“These new flights to Melbourne Avalon Airport provide South Australians with greater opportunities to take advantage of our low fares and are part of a significant increase in flights in and out of Adelaide this year.”
“It’s now easier and more affordable than ever to access Victoria’s popular Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula wine region, Geelong and Melbourne.”
Service Background
This route was last operated before the pandemic and now makes a comeback to enhance travel options between South Australia and Victoria.
Author’s Summary: Jetstar is reviving its Adelaide to Melbourne Avalon route with budget-friendly $29 flights, boosting affordable travel options for South Australians heading to Victoria’s key regions in 2026.