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Cheap flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne from $268

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ASP — MEL
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Alice Springs to Melbourne are usually found in October or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alice Springs to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 May 2026.

Wed 3/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 12/609:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/5$698
Mon 1/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 12/610:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$719
Fri 26/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 3/707:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/5$722
Mon 29/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop5h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 6/710:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/5$768
Mon 3/814:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/808:25
MEL
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$772
Wed 22/714:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/720:15
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$782
Thu 23/716:55
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/709:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$790
Mon 1/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/606:15
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$794
Mon 8/614:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/609:10
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$798
Fri 3/714:35
ASP
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/706:15
MEL
-
ASP
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$807
Wed 22/710:35
ASP
-
AVV
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/720:10
AVV
-
ASP
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$995
Thu 23/716:55
ASP
-
AVV
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/720:55
AVV
-
ASP
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,077

Find flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (ME1). 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.

Round-trip from

$698

One-way from

$268

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$705
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 3/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 10m total
  • Alice Springs to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Alice Springs to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Fri 3/7

14:35-22:00

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

19:05-09:55

1 stop15h 20m

$992

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - AVV

ASPAVV

Alice Springs

Wed 22/7

10:35-18:15

1 stop7h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/7

20:10-09:55

1 stop14h 15m

$995
Fastest return journey

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Sat 11/7

10:35-16:10

1 stop5h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

06:15-09:55

1 stop4h 10m

$1,015

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - AVV

ASPAVV

Alice Springs

Mon 3/8

10:35-18:15

1 stop7h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/8

16:40-09:55

2 stops17h 45m

$1,111

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - AVV

ASPAVV

Alice Springs

Thu 23/7

10:35-19:35

1 stop8h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 27/7

06:00-16:15

2 stops10h 45m

$1,146

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Fri 3/7

10:35-19:50

2 stops8h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

06:15-09:55

1 stop4h 10m

$1,186

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - AVV

ASPAVV

Alice Springs

Mon 8/6

10:35-18:15

1 stop7h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 15/6

16:40-09:55

2 stops17h 45m

$1,218

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Mon 8/6

14:35-09:35

2 stops18h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

06:00-13:55

2 stops8h 25m

$1,223

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Sun 21/6

10:35-23:35

2 stops12h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

06:45-12:45

1 stop6h 30m

$1,265

Alice SpringsMelbourne

ASP - MEL

ASPMEL

Alice Springs

Sat 11/7

10:35-21:20

2 stops10h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

06:15-09:55

1 stop4h 10m

$1,285

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Best time to book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne

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

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

The best time to book flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne (average of $236). Flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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 ASP to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Alice Springs to Melbourne. 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 Alice Springs to Melbourne as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

How often are flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Alice Springs and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 76 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Alice Springs to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Alice Springs to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
454 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,037 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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 Alice Springs to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Alice Springs (ASP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Alice Springs; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Alice Springs airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.9 km journey to Alice Springs (ASP) from Alice Springs’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,015, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Alice Springs in 5h 05m. The distance between Alice Springs and Melbourne is about 1859 km.

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

    Virgin Australia, at $322, was found to be the cheapest airline from Alice Springs to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $712, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $329. The most popular route (Alice Springs - Melbourne), is priced around $680.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne 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 Alice Springs to Melbourne?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne (average of $236). Flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne in February is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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 Alice Springs to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$322Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$431Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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