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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs from $329

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ASP
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually found in December or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Alice Springs (ASP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$660

One-way from

$329

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$873
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/6-16/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Alice Springs
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Alice Springs
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 12/610:15MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 16/613:20ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$660
Mon 16/607:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 20/614:35ASP - MEL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$690
Tue 27/510:45MEL - ASP
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/614:35ASP - MEL
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$707
Fri 18/706:00AVV - ASP
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/712:45ASP - AVV
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,027
Tue 17/618:25MEL - ASP
2 stops19h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/712:45ASP - MEL
2 stops21h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$2,144

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Alice Springs

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Alice Springs

Mon 16/6

13:20-16:25

Nonstop2h 35m

$660

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

07:10-13:55

1 stop7h 15m

Alice Springs

Fri 20/6

14:35-22:40

1 stop7h 35m

$690

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

10:45-13:55

1 stop27h 40m

Alice Springs

Mon 2/6

14:35-20:25

1 stop5h 20m

$707

MelbourneAlice Springs

AVV - ASP

AVVASP

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 18/7

06:00-12:05

1 stop6h 35m

Alice Springs

Mon 21/7

12:45-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$1,027

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

18:25-13:30

2 stops19h 35m

Alice Springs

Sat 5/7

12:45-10:50

2 stops21h 35m

$2,144

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

10:15-12:40

Nonstop2h 55m

$329

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 26/5

07:10-13:55

1 stop7h 15m

$348

MelbourneAlice Springs

AVV - ASP

AVVASP

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 14/7

20:55-12:05

1 stop15h 40m

$429

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 14/7

06:45-13:55

2 stops7h 40m

$523

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Deals found on 28/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $542). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ASP?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Alice Springs in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 64% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Alice Springs by month

Plan your trip to Alice Springs by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alice Springs ranges from 0.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Alice Springs when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Alice Springs by month

Plan your trip to Alice Springs by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alice Springs, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alice Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alice Springs. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alice Springs. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Alice Springs by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
400 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Alice Springs from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Alice Springs (ASP) if they book a flight to Alice Springs from Melbourne. On average, Alice Springs has 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Alice Springs is conveniently located just 11.9 km from Alice Springs’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs round-trip?

    Currently priced at $660, Qantas Airways will fly you from Melbourne to Alice Springs and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $690 and $2,144, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Alice Springs on time: LATAM Airlines (100%), Qantas Airways (94%), Emirates (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $322. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Alice Springs) can be booked for $667 on average our data indicates $702 when flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Alice Springs flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $542). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$572Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$642Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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