Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually found in January or February, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 23 September 2026.
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$737
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs, you should look to book at least 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs (average of $644). Flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $895). 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 23 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs as you normally would.
How often are flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 57 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Alice Springs flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 13% of flights being delayed.
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 23 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Alice Springs have to say. You can also see how each airline compares 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
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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 $337, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne to Alice Springs and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $438. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $475. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Alice Springs) can be booked for $692 on average, our data indicates $521 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs (average of $644). Flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs in June is currently the most expensive (average of $895). 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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