Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs (MEL - ASP)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$514	Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is currently $514
Cheapest one-way flight	$260	Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is currently $260
Cheapest nonstop flights	$601	Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is currently $601
Last-minute weekend getaway	$541	Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Alice Springs is currently $541
Cheapest business class flights	$1,219	Virgin Australia 1 stop 5 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is currently $1,219

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs takes 3 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $495–710
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $520–720

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Qantas

Nonstop

from $578

Typical price: $600–820

4 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - ASP Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

272 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ASP Every day
Virgin Australia

from $519

Typical price: $500–740

78 weekly connecting flights

MEL - ASP Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Alice Springs

Alice Springs Airport (ASP)

Alice Springs Australia 20 min 7 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $495 to $710.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $514. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $260.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is $578, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is $519, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs starts at $514 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $260 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

Alice Springs' desert climate includes some searingly hot days in summer (Dec–Feb) and freezing nights in winter (Jun–Aug). It's generally dry and sunny, with erratic rainfall. Apr–Oct is a popular period to visit, avoiding the summer heat. Events include the quirky Camel Cup (Jul), with highly unpredictable races and a lively atmosphere. The Alice Desert Festival (Aug–Sep) offers a range of music, art and theatre events.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 4 nonstop flights and 272 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) .

Another popular airline flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs is:

Virgin Australia offers 78 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Alice Springs.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $514. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $260.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is $578, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is $519, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.

Qantas flies direct from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

There are 4 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Alice Springs at price $541 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas flies direct from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

There are 4 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs start at $601 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 3 with Qantas.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs start at $1,219 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs start at $514 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Alice Springs, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Alice Springs starts at $541 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Alice Springs at price $541 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.