Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs from $251
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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ASP
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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 January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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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 May 2026.
Mon 14/1208:35
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 14/110:40
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$402
Fri 11/907:00
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop6h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sat 19/911:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$497
Mon 5/1008:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 13/1010:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$502
Mon 5/1008:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 8/1010:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$507
Mon 14/1208:35
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/1213:30
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$529
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 May 2026.
Mon 1/609:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 3/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/5$706
Mon 8/608:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$816
Thu 30/708:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/811:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$837
Thu 28/507:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop8h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 1/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/5$750
Mon 15/607:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 15/714:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/5$808
Fri 5/620:50
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$981
Wed 27/507:15
MEL
-
ASP
2 stops7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Fri 29/514:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop5h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$890
Mon 15/621:05
MEL
-
ASP
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/714:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,010
Mon 5/1022:05
MEL
-
ASP
2 stops15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1012:30
ASP
-
MEL
2 stops9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,091
Wed 27/507:15
MEL
-
ASP
2 stops7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sat 30/512:55
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop20h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$1,044
Sun 28/621:40
MEL
-
ASP
2 stops16h 45m
Virgin Australia
Fri 10/714:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/5$1,191
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 May 2026.
Mon 5/1008:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 13/1010:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$502
Mon 5/1008:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 8/1010:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$507
Fri 29/515:30
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sun 31/520:00
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$745
Tue 10/1108:35
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/1110:40
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$829
Thu 30/708:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/811:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$837
Fri 29/515:30
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/511:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$861
Tue 26/508:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/518:55
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$882
Thu 11/608:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 18/611:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$937
Thu 28/508:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/518:55
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$962
Mon 6/708:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 20/711:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$973
Mon 8/608:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/611:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$976
Sat 4/708:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 20/711:45
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,023
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Data last updated 16 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 25/507:10
MEL
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ASP
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Tue 2/616:00
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop7h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/5$722
Tue 26/509:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop6h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 29/518:55
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$710
Wed 27/509:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Fri 29/518:55
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$705
Wed 27/507:05
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/518:55
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$706
Fri 29/510:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Fri 29/518:55
ASP
-
MEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$678
Mon 1/609:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 3/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$730
Wed 10/610:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Wed 17/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$695
Wed 10/607:05
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$729
Wed 24/607:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Fri 26/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/5$698
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 May 2026.
Sat 3/1008:25
MEL
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ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$251
Tue 1/908:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$253
Mon 7/906:45
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop6h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$271
Wed 10/610:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/5$342
Fri 22/509:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/5$343
Sun 4/1021:00
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop16h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$353
Mon 9/1108:35
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop2h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/5$359
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 May 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 16 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 1/6
09:10-13:55
1 stop5h 15m
Alice Springs
Wed 3/6
14:35-22:00
1 stop6h 55m
$706
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
07:10-15:15
1 stop8h 35m
Alice Springs
Mon 1/6
14:35-19:40
1 stop4h 35m
$750
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 15/6
07:10-13:55
1 stop7h 15m
Alice Springs
Wed 15/7
14:35-19:40
1 stop4h 35m
$808
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 8/6
08:25-11:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Alice Springs
Mon 15/6
14:35-19:40
1 stop4h 35m
$816
Fastest return journey
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Thu 30/7
08:25-11:05
Nonstop3h 10m
Alice Springs
Thu 6/8
11:45-14:55
Nonstop2h 40m
$837
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
07:15-13:55
2 stops7h 10m
Alice Springs
Fri 29/5
14:35-20:40
1 stop5h 35m
$890
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
20:50-08:55
1 stop12h 35m
Alice Springs
Mon 15/6
14:35-19:40
1 stop4h 35m
$981
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 15/6
21:05-09:55
2 stops37h 20m
Alice Springs
Wed 15/7
14:35-23:30
1 stop8h 25m
$1,010
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
07:15-13:55
2 stops7h 10m
Alice Springs
Sat 30/5
12:55-09:35
1 stop20h 10m
$1,044
MelbourneAlice Springs
MEL - ASP
MELASP
Melbourne
Mon 5/10
22:05-11:45
2 stops15h 10m
Alice Springs
Thu 8/10
12:30-23:20
2 stops9h 20m
$1,091
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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?
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 88 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs (average of $632). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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 May 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 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 11% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 73 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 10% 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 92% 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 $672.
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 00m.
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 May 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
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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 3h 10m. 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 $306, 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 cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs is $542. On average you can expect to pay $1,003. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Alice Springs), can usually be booked for $494.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs (average of $632). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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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