Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs from $328
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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ASP
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 Tuesday 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 28 January 2026.
Fri 6/207:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$682
Thu 5/313:20
MEL
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ASP
1 stop25h 00m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/313:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$701
Mon 27/409:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 29/414:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$704
Fri 13/307:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 20/313:30
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$708
Mon 2/210:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 16/213:30
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$715
Wed 4/210:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 13/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$717
Mon 2/210:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 13/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$718
Thu 5/308:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/313:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$724
Fri 30/110:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 16/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$725
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 28 January 2026.
Thu 5/313:20
MEL
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ASP
1 stop25h 00m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/313:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$701
Thu 5/308:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/310:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$705
Thu 5/308:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/313:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$724
Mon 27/408:25
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/411:40
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$708
Fri 13/307:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 20/313:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$710
Thu 19/206:45
MEL
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ASP
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$767
Mon 27/410:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Fri 1/514:35
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$717
Tue 24/219:50
MEL
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ASP
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/310:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$780
Thu 12/308:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/309:35
ASP
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MEL
1 stop5h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$783
Sun 21/616:15
MEL
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ASP
1 stop22h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 24/614:35
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$777
Sat 20/606:00
MEL
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ASP
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/614:35
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$787
Sun 26/420:15
MEL
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ASP
1 stop18h 10m
Virgin Australia
Thu 30/416:00
ASP
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MEL
1 stop7h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$783
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 28 January 2026.
Thu 5/308:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/310:45
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Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$705
Mon 27/408:25
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Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/411:40
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$708
Thu 12/308:35
MEL
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Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/310:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$796
Tue 24/208:35
MEL
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Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/310:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$802
Sat 25/408:25
MEL
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Nonstop3h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/411:40
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$891
Tue 3/208:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/210:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$904
Thu 19/208:35
MEL
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Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/210:45
ASP
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Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$907
Tue 3/208:35
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Qantas Airways
Mon 16/210:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/1$937
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Data last updated 28 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 30/110:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 16/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$725
Fri 30/110:10
MEL
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1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 13/213:30
ASP
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1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$730
Mon 2/210:10
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1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 18/213:30
ASP
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1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$715
Mon 2/210:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 13/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$718
Wed 4/209:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 18/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$717
Fri 6/207:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 9/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/1$682
Thu 19/206:45
MEL
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ASP
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/213:30
ASP
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MEL
1 stop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$767
Tue 24/219:50
MEL
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ASP
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/310:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$780
Thu 26/219:50
MEL
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ASP
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/310:45
ASP
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MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$736
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 28 January 2026.
Mon 9/210:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$328
Mon 13/409:10
MEL
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1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$353
Tue 10/308:35
MEL
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Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$356
Mon 2/209:10
MEL
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1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 27/1$367
Mon 23/310:10
MEL
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1 stop4h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$410
Tue 10/319:50
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1 stop18h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 26/1$436
Mon 23/208:35
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/1$452
Sat 31/106:15
MEL
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ASP
1 stop4h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$481
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 28 January 2026.
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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs that are best for you.
Fly from
Melbourne
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Alice Springs
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 5/3
13:20-12:50
1 stop25h 00m
Alice Springs
Mon 9/3
13:30-19:40
1 stop4h 40m
$701
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 5/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Mon 9/3
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$705
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 27/4
08:25-11:00
Nonstop3h 05m
Alice Springs
Thu 30/4
11:40-14:50
Nonstop2h 40m
$708
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
07:10-12:50
1 stop7h 10m
Alice Springs
Fri 20/3
13:30-19:40
1 stop4h 40m
$710
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 27/4
10:10-13:55
1 stop4h 15m
Alice Springs
Fri 1/5
14:35-19:40
1 stop4h 35m
$717
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 5/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Mon 9/3
13:30-21:40
1 stop6h 40m
$724
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 19/2
06:45-11:00
1 stop5h 45m
Alice Springs
Mon 23/2
13:30-19:40
1 stop4h 40m
$767
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Sun 21/6
16:15-13:55
1 stop22h 10m
Alice Springs
Wed 24/6
14:35-19:40
1 stop4h 35m
$777
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Tue 24/2
19:50-12:50
1 stop18h 30m
Alice Springs
Tue 3/3
10:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$780
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 12/3
08:35-10:00
Nonstop2h 55m
Alice Springs
Sun 15/3
09:35-16:10
1 stop5h 05m
$783
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport 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 23 January 2026.
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 $297). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in October is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 28 January 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs as you normally would.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 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 Tuesday 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 7% 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 $668.
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 34m.
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 03m.
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 28 January 2026.
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.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
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?
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. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs round-trip?
Virgin Australia, at $316, 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 54% 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 (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs is $303. On average you can expect to pay $633. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Alice Springs), can usually be booked for $664.
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 $297). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in October is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 28 January 2026.
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