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Melbourne to Ayers Rock Flight Information

The approximate distance between Melbourne and Ayers Rock is 1,917.05km. Average flight time from Melbourne to Ayers Rock is around 3 hours 16 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 162
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia MEL-AYQ 3h 20m · Direct Sat, Sep 5
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Cheapest return
AU$ 263
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-AYQ 3h 10m · Direct Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,917.05km
Flight distance
3h 16m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 162, and direct return tickets start at AU$ 263.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 10:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 263 AU$ 432
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 263
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 10:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Mon, Oct 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 303 AU$ 432
        30% off
        30% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 303
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Tue, Sep 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 332 AU$ 432
        23% off
        23% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 332
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 12:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 333
        23% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 333
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 10:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 336
        22% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 336
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 12:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 362
        16% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 362
      • MEL 11:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        AYQ 13:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 6 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 363
        16% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 363
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Wed, Sep 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AYQ 12:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 382
        12% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 382
      • MEL 06:00
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 388
        10% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 388
      • MEL 07:10
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:05
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Wed, Oct 14 | Virgin Australia
        AYQ 11:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MEL 15:25
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 388
        10% off
        AU$ 432 AU$ 388
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:00
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
        AYQ 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Ayers Rock - Melbourne | Wed, Aug 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 12:50
        3h 20m
        Direct
        AYQ 15:40
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Sat, Sep 5 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 162 AU$ 260
        38% off
        38% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 162
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Wed, Sep 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 174 AU$ 260
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 174
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 10:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 194 AU$ 260
        25% off
        25% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 194
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 198
        24% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 198
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 202
        22% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 202
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 10:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 202
        22% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 202
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 211
        19% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 211
      • MEL 11:40
        3h 20m
        Direct
        AYQ 13:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Tue, Oct 6 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 221
        15% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 221
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 10:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Mon, Oct 5 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 223
        14% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 223
      • MEL 08:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        AYQ 11:30
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Mon, Aug 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 234
        10% off
        AU$ 260 AU$ 234
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AYQ 14:00
        Melbourne - Ayers Rock | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Ayers Rock

Choose from 3 airlines fly from Melbourne to Ayers Rock, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Ayers Rock according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock?

Average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock 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 Ayers Rock is January, with an average price of AU$ 177. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically July, with an average price of up to AU$ 297.

AU$ 297
AU$ 237
AU$ 177
AU$ 117
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 243
    Aug
  • AU$ 238
    Sep
  • AU$ 232
    Oct
  • AU$ 229
    Nov
  • AU$ 185
    Dec
  • AU$ 177
    Jan
  • AU$ 214
    Feb
  • AU$ 286
    Mar
  • AU$ 257
    Apr
  • AU$ 212
    May
  • AU$ 269
    Jun
  • AU$ 297
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock?

Average price of round-trip flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock are found during January, with an average price of AU$ 336. Conversely, the highest prices are found during February, with an average price of up to AU$ 678.

AU$ 678
AU$ 507
AU$ 336
AU$ 165
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 476
    Aug
  • AU$ 494
    Sep
  • AU$ 337
    Oct
  • AU$ 414
    Nov
  • AU$ 368
    Dec
  • AU$ 336
    Jan
  • AU$ 678
    Feb
  • AU$ 517
    Mar
  • AU$ 502
    Apr
  • AU$ 453
    May
  • AU$ 511
    Jun
  • AU$ 564
    Jul

What's the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Ayers Rock?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Melbourne to Ayers Rock 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 Ayers Rock is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 278
AU$ 246
AU$ 213
AU$ 181
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 238
    Mon
  • AU$ 232
    Tue
  • AU$ 213
    Wed
  • AU$ 237
    Thu
  • AU$ 278
    Fri
  • AU$ 250
    Sat
  • AU$ 233
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 162 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to AYQ on Sat, Sep 5), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 263 departing on Sun, Oct 4 and returning on Sun, Oct 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Ayers Rock with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways 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 16 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ).
  • 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 Ayers Rock 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Ayers Rock. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- JQ664 (08:54) Qantas Airways: S/M/-/W/T/-/S -- QF5664 (08:54)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 5, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 162.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ayers Rock travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Ayers Rock is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Ayers Rock on August 21, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 248.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ayers Rock, with Melbourne Airport to Ayers Rock Airport (MEL-AYQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
  • The time difference between Ayers Rock 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 Ayers Rock is AU$ 452. 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 Ayers Rock is AU$ 818. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and Ayers Rock, 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.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Ayers Rock. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Melbourne to Ayers-Rock by air

Whether you're planning a trip from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock or in search of Melbourne to Ayers-Rock 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 Ayers-Rock airfares

Melbourne to Ayers-Rock airfares fluctuate significantly over time. The flight price is impacted by a variety of factors, including demand, travel dates and times, seat availability, and the pricing strategies of different airlines. Additionally, the fares may vary depending on the travel class you select, such as first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock

Finding the most affordable air tickets from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock requires flexibility, perseverance, and a little bit luck. Here are some valuable tips to help you secure the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may offer cheaper options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as it can sometimes be more cost-effective than a round-trip ticket.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock as it can potentially result in savings.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may suddenly appear.

Airlines from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock

When it comes to traveling from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock by air, travellers have a few choice with reputable airlines operating on this route. Qantas Airways stands out by offering full-service flights, ensuring a comfortable flying experience with a comprehensive range of onboard services and amenities. On the other hand, Jetstar Airways have gained popularity as renowned low-cost carriers, providing travellers with competitive airfares without compromising quality. Whether you prioritize luxury or affordability, you'll find the perfect option for your journey from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock.

Melbourne to Ayers-Rock flight time

The average flight duration from Melbourne to Ayers-Rock is approximately 3 hours 10 mins, although the fastest flight option is the 3 hours from Melbourne airport to Ayers-Rock 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 Ayers-Rock airport

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), located near the majestic Uluru in Australia's Red Centre, serves as a crucial air gateway for travelers eager to explore this natural wonder. The airport boasts a modern terminal and offers flights from reputable airlines, including Qantas and Virgin Australia. With a distance of around 20 kilometers from the city center, travelers can easily reach the airport within a short 15-minute drive by taxi or shuttle. Ayers Rock Airport provides convenient access to Uluru, allowing visitors to embark on a profound journey through the ancient landscapes, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance of this iconic destination.

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne toAyers Rock

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock, with an average price of AU$ 257.

AU$ 195
AU$ 257
AU$ 320
AU$ 383
AU$ 445
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 257
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 267
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
AU$ 445
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock?

Data is based on the number of flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Jetstar Airways/Qantas Airways/Emirates operates the most flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock, with 5 flight per week.

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Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways
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Qantas Airways
Emirates
5
Emirates
Virgin Australia
3
Virgin Australia
United Airlines
3
United Airlines
Qatar Airways
3
Qatar Airways

How many flights are there each day from Melbourne to Ayers Rock?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Melbourne to Ayers Rock within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock depart on Tuesday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

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Tue
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Thu
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