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Low Price Flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 354 and round-trip from AU$ 635. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 08:30
        3h
        Direct
        ASP 10:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
        ASP 10:40
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 14:55
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 721 AU$ 820
        12% off
        12% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 721
      • MEL 08:30
        3h
        Direct
        ASP 10:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        ASP 10:40
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 14:55
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 721 AU$ 820
        12% off
        12% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 721
      • MEL 08:25
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ASP 10:05
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        ASP 12:30
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 635 AU$ 820
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 635
      • MEL 07:05
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        ASP 13:30
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 686
        16% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 686
      • MEL 10:10
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 13:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Wed, Sep 16 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 14:35
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 693
        15% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 693
      • MEL 06:15
        4h 10m
        1 stop
        ASP 08:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        ASP 13:30
        4h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 694
        15% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 694
      • MEL 10:10
        4h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 13:35
        3h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 18:55
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 695
        15% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 695
      • MEL 14:50
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        ASP 13:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Tue, Sep 15 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 14:35
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 22:45
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 696
        15% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 696
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 13:30
        6h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 705
        14% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 705
      • MEL 09:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 13:35
        4h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 19:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 708
        14% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 708
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Mon, Oct 5 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 10:45
        2h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 14:55
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 716
        13% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 716
      • MEL 09:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 13:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        ASP 14:35
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:40
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 25 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 719
        12% off
        AU$ 820 AU$ 719
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ASP 14:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        ASP 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Alice Springs - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 08:30
        3h
        Direct
        ASP 10:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 357 AU$ 410
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 357
      • MEL 08:30
        3h
        Direct
        ASP 10:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 358 AU$ 410
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 358
      • MEL 08:30
        3h
        Direct
        ASP 10:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 358 AU$ 410
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 358
      • AVV 20:10
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 354
        14% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 354
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:50
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 356
        13% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 356
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:50
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 356
        13% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 356
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:50
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 360
        12% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 360
      • MEL 09:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 360
        12% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 360
      • MEL 06:05
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Tue, Oct 13 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 360
        12% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 360
      • MEL 09:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        ASP 12:55
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Tue, Oct 20 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 360
        12% off
        AU$ 410 AU$ 360
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ASP 14:00
        Melbourne - Alice Springs | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 50.0% on-time departure rate and a 50.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Alice Springs flights?

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs, including Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Alice Springs according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Melbourne to Alice Springs Flight Information

The distance between Melbourne and Alice Springs is approximately 1,880.46km. It takes around 3 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price AU$ 354
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 635
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,880.46km
Average flight time 3 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline Qantas Airways
Frequency ～2/week
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Alice Springs route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

Average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs is September, with an average price of AU$ 386. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 549.

AU$ 549
AU$ 468
AU$ 386
AU$ 305
  • AU$ 386
    Sep
  • AU$ 446
    Oct
  • AU$ 427
    Nov
  • AU$ 421
    Dec
  • AU$ 446
    Jan
  • AU$ 469
    Feb
  • AU$ 442
    Mar
  • AU$ 444
    Apr
  • AU$ 442
    May
  • AU$ 547
    Jun
  • AU$ 549
    Jul
  • AU$ 541
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Melbourne to Alice Springs on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 606
AU$ 489
AU$ 371
AU$ 254
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 451
    Mon
  • AU$ 470
    Tue
  • AU$ 371
    Wed
  • AU$ 462
    Thu
  • AU$ 421
    Fri
  • AU$ 582
    Sat
  • AU$ 606
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Melbourne to Alice Springs during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Alice Springs are available on Oct 6, starting from AU$ 359.

AU$ 920
AU$ 640
AU$ 359
AU$ 79
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 636
    1
    Oct
  • AU$ 529
    2
  • AU$ 621
    3
  • AU$ 512
    4
  • AU$ 817
    5
  • AU$ 359
    6
  • AU$ 920
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 354 (for example, AVV–ASP on Fri, Oct 23). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Qantas Airways offers fares from AU$ 635, departing on Mon, Oct 19 and returning on Wed, Oct 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 4 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and Alice Springs. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Qantas Airways: S/M/-/W/-/F/S – QF1598 (departure at 08:31)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Oct 23, with one-way fares from just AU$ 354.
    · Compare airlines. Qantas Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Alice Springs.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs on September 14, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at AU$ 312.
  • Flights to Alice Springs can arrive at: Alice Springs Airport (ASP). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and Alice Springs Airport (MEL–ASP).
  • The time difference between Alice Springs and Melbourne is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Alice Springs is AU$ 533. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Melbourne to Alice Springs is AU$ 981. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and Alice Springs, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Melbourne to Alice-Springs by air

Whether you're planning a trip from Melbourne to Alice-Springs or in search of Melbourne to Alice-Springs flights, you've landed at the perfect place. Kickstart your search for the best airfares by selecting your preferred travel date above. If you're eager to get insight into your journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket strategies, and a wealth of other valuable information await you below. Keep reading to uncover all the essential details.

Melbourne to Alice-Springs airfares

Airfares from Melbourne to Alice-Springs varies greatly from time to time. The price is influenced by various factors such as demand, travel date and time, seat availability, and airline pricing strategies. The airfares also change due to the travel classes of you choice, i.e. first class, business class and economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice-Springs

Securing the most affordable deals on flights from Melbourne to Alice-Springs requires a combination of flexibility, persistence, and a sprinkle of luck. To assist you in obtaining the best prices, here are some helpful tips:

  • 1. Embrace flexibility with your travel dates and times: Airfares tend to be more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Remain open to alternative airports: Exploring nearby airports can often lead to surprisingly lower fares.
  • 3. Consider booking separate airlines for outbound and inbound flights: Opting for two one-way tickets instead of a round-trip ticket may potentially offer cost savings.
  • 4. Explore the option of booking a connection flight from Melbourne to Alice-Springs: Connecting flights can sometimes be more economical than direct ones.
  • 5. Keep an eye out for last-minute flight deals: Sometimes, spontaneous travel plans can lead to fantastic bargains.

Airlines from Melbourne to Alice-Springs

Qantas Airways is the premier airline offering direct full-service flights from Melbourne to Alice-Springs. Passengers can enjoy in a diverse range of onboard services and amenities, ensuring a delightful journey. Moreover, for those seeking alternative options, several low-cost airlines provide connecting flights, granting travelers flexibility and the ability to choose the flight option that best meets their travel needs.

Melbourne to Alice-Springs flight time

On average, the flight duration from Melbourne to Alice-Springs is approximately 3 hours , with the fastest flight completing the journey in just 2 hours 50 mins from Melbourne airport to Alice-Springs airport.

Everything you need to know about Melbourne airport

Melbourne Airport, known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is Melbourne's main international airport. With four terminals offering a range of amenities like shopping, dining, and currency exchange, the airport serves as a hub for both domestic and international flights, connecting Melbourne to destinations worldwide. Convenient transportation options, including taxis, SkyBus shuttles, and public transportation, make traveling between the airport and city center a breeze. The distance of approximately 23 kilometers can be covered in about 25-30 minutes by car or 30-45 minutes by public transportation, depending on traffic conditions.

Arriving at Alice-Springs airport

Situated in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Alice Springs Airport (ASP) acts as a crucial air hub for travelers venturing into the captivating Red Centre of Australia. The airport boasts a modern terminal and offers flights from reputable airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia. With a distance of around 15 kilometers from the city center, travelers can easily reach the airport within a short 20-minute drive by taxi or private car.

Book Melbourne to Alice-Springs flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

Finding cheap airfares from Melbourne to Alice-Springs is just the beginning with Trip.com. In addition to finding great flight deals, we also offer a range of extra perks and benefits. By making your flight reservation with us, you gain access to exclusive discounts on hotels, car rentals, and airport transfers, allowing you to maximize savings on your journey. As a token of our gratitude, Trip.com rewards you with Tripcoins, our exclusive loyalty program currency, which can be redeemed for your future travels.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne toAlice Springs

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs, with an average price of AU$ 412.

AU$ 358
AU$ 412
AU$ 467
AU$ 522
AU$ 576
Virgin Australia
AU$ 412
Virgin Australia
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 529
Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways
AU$ 576
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