Jetstar Restarts Adelaide to Melbourne Avalon Route with $29 Flights
Jetstar is expanding its Adelaide network by resuming flights to Melbourne Avalon Airport, offering promotional fares starting at $29. Flights will restart on 26 March 2026, giving South Australians an affordable and convenient way to reach Victoria.
Flight Details and Benefits
- Up to seven weekly return flights will be operated by Jetstar’s Airbus A320 aircraft.
- The service was last available before the pandemic.
- Approximately 109,000 new low-fare seats will be available annually.
- The route reconnects South Australia with Victoria’s Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, and Geelong.
Promotional Offer
To mark the resumption, Jetstar is launching a limited-time sale with one-way fares from $29 starting 11:30am (ACDT) today. These prices mirror the airline’s launch fares from over twenty years ago and are expected to sell out quickly.
Statements from Jetstar Leadership
“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.” — Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully
She added that it has never been easier or more affordable to access popular Victorian destinations including the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula wine region, Geelong, and Melbourne.
Summary: Jetstar’s reinstated Adelaide-Melbourne Avalon route offers competitive $29 fares, enhancing travel options and connecting key regional destinations for South Australians.