Cheap Flights from Mildura to Adelaide

Australia’s cosmopolitan city of Adelaide has many attractions to entice visitors, from its annual international arts gathering, the Adelaide Festival, to its variety of galleries, museums, shops, restaurants and bars, and its proximity to the beautiful Barossa Valley wine region. Whether you want to book airline tickets from Mildura to Adelaide airport to explore the city’s sites, conduct some business, or catch up with people you know, you’ll find flights online to take you there.

Airlines offering Adelaide flights from Mildura

When travelling from Mildura to Adelaide, there are two main companies which provide flight tickets: Regional Express and Qantas (running Qantaslink services).

Mildura airport departure information

On your day of departure, the journey from the Mildura CBD to the airport is only a short one, at around ten to 15 minutes. You should aim to arrive at Mildura airport – the busiest regional airport in Victoria – at least 30-60 minutes before your flight’s departure time so that you have enough time to check in your luggage and get to the gate. Ensure you have some proof of identity with you, such as a driver’s licence, to present at the check-in counter.

You can drive yourself and park at the airport, where both short-term and long-term parking is available. Alternatively, you can take a taxi (roughly $27) or the airport shuttle. While you’re waiting for your trip from Mildura to Adelaide, you can utilise the airport’s Internet facilities, found in the Departure lounge.

Adelaide airport arrivals

The Adelaide airport is quite a thriving one, and is actually the fifth busiest in the whole country. Once your Mildura to Adelaide flight has landed, you will disembark via the passenger boarding bridge that’s located on Level 2 of the terminal. Upon entering, you can proceed to Level 0 to reclaim your baggage.

If you want a bite to eat, something to drink, or to spend a bit of time shopping before you leave the Adelaide airport, you’ll have plenty of choice. The terminal is home to around 15 different eateries, as well as a pharmacy, newsagency, bookstores, boutiques and more. You’ll also find a visitor information booth, baggage storage lockers, ATMs, bathrooms and the like.

From the Adelaide airport it takes only around ten minutes driving time to get to the CBD. For transport, you can take one of two Adelaide Metro bus services, the JetExpress double-decker or the slower JetBus option. Other options are an Airport City Shuttle bus, a taxi (fares are around $20-$25) or a rental car. In addition, you can even choose to pick up a “recycled” bicycle from the airport that has been left by a previous passenger, and cycle your way into the CBD.

Other Important Information to Note

When you arrive at Adelaide airport after your flight from Mildura, you will generally need to change the time on your watch, as well as any devices such as laptops or tablets. Much of the year, Adelaide is half an hour an hour ahead of Mildura. However, during the daylight savings period (which generally runs between October and April) Adelaide actually ends up being half an hour behind Mildura time. Listen to your captain on the plane as you fly, as the local time in Adelaide will typically be conveyed just before landing.

When it comes to costs of living, prices are quite similar in Mildura in Adelaide. You can purchase a meal from an inexpensive restaurant for $15 on average in Mildura, or $18 in Adelaide.

The above information is correct as of October 2015. Please check all travel details and costings close to the time of your travel date.