Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs from $334
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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ASP
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually found in May or July, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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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 16 December 2025.
Mon 29/1207:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop8h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$713
Fri 19/1206:15MEL - ASP
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1213:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$829
Fri 19/1207:15MEL - ASP
2 stops7h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1213:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$895
Mon 29/1208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$987
Wed 31/1206:15MEL - ASP
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/109:35ASP - MEL
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,286
Best flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Thu 19/208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/213:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$691
Sat 7/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 17/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$698
Mon 29/1207:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/113:30ASP - MEL
1 stop8h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$713
Thu 19/208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 23/210:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$700
Wed 4/310:10MEL - ASP
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 16/313:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$719
Fri 27/309:10MEL - ASP
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/313:35ASP - MEL
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$743
Tue 3/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 12/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$763
Fri 6/307:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 13/313:30ASP - MEL
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$757
Sat 7/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 12/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$763
Thu 5/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 12/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$763
Direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Alice Springs based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Tue 3/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 17/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$698
Thu 19/208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 23/210:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$700
Tue 3/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 12/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$763
Mon 2/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 14/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$825
Mon 2/308:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 12/310:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$895
Mon 12/108:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 19/110:45ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$955
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/1209:10MEL - ASP
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1211:45ASP - MEL
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12$978
Mon 22/1208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1211:45ASP - MEL
1 stop5h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/12$1,074
Wed 24/1207:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1214:55ASP - MEL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$974
Wed 24/1206:30MEL - ASP
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1217:40ASP - MEL
1 stop11h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12$1,065
One-way flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Mon 23/210:10MEL - ASP
1 stop4h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$334
Thu 19/208:35MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$348
Mon 19/109:10MEL - ASP
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/12$357
Tue 24/220:50MEL - ASP
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$367
Thu 19/219:50MEL - ASP
1 stop18h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$372
Mon 23/206:15MEL - ASP
1 stop4h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$429
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 16 December 2025.
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 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs that are best for you.
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Alice Springs
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Depart
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Price
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 19/2
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Mon 23/2
13:30-19:40
1 stop4h 40m
$691
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Sat 7/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Tue 17/3
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$698
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 19/2
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Mon 23/2
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$700
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 29/12
07:10-12:50
1 stop7h 10m
Alice Springs
Fri 2/1
13:30-23:40
1 stop8h 40m
$713
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
10:10-12:50
1 stop4h 10m
Alice Springs
Mon 16/3
13:30-19:40
1 stop4h 40m
$719
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Fri 27/3
09:10-12:50
1 stop5h 10m
Alice Springs
Mon 30/3
13:35-22:45
1 stop7h 40m
$743
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
07:10-12:50
1 stop7h 10m
Alice Springs
Fri 13/3
13:30-19:40
1 stop4h 40m
$757
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Tue 3/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Thu 12/3
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$763
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Sat 7/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Thu 12/3
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$763
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 5/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Thu 12/3
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$763
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs (average of $311). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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 16 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 63% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
How often are flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Alice Springs flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Alice Springs flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Adelaide (ADL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 91% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Adelaide (ADL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $695.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 04m.
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 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways
from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Alice Springs from Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Alice Springs from Melbourne, you will be flying to Alice Springs, which is the city’s only airport. Alice Springs (ASP) is located 11.9 km from the centre of Alice Springs. There is 1 flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
Departing from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs will take you 2h 55m. Melbourne Airport and Alice Springs are separated by a distance of 1859 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs round-trip?
Virgin Australia, at $330, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs are LATAM Airlines (100%), Emirates (100%) and Qantas Airways (78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs is $313. On average you can expect to pay $635. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Alice Springs), can usually be booked for $679.
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 Airport to Alice Springs?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs (average of $311). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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
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