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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs from $344

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ASP
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually found in February or December, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$697

One-way from

$344

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$705
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 8/1-10/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Alice Springs
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Alice Springs
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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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 19 December 2024.

Thu 26/1210:20MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 28/1212:30ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$986
Wed 18/1207:10MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/1218:25ASP - MEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,046

Find flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Fri 10/1

09:10-12:50

1 stop5h 10m

Alice Springs

Wed 22/1

13:30-19:40

1 stop4h 40m

$705

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

10:20-11:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Alice Springs

Mon 10/2

12:30-16:35

Nonstop2h 35m

$727

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

21:00-12:50

1 stop17h 20m

Alice Springs

Mon 10/2

13:30-19:30

1 stop4h 30m

$756

MelbourneAlice Springs

AVV - ASP

AVVASP

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 13/3

06:00-11:00

1 stop6h 30m

Alice Springs

Mon 17/3

11:40-20:20

1 stop7h 10m

$965

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 23/12

07:10-12:50

1 stop7h 10m

$356

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

10:20-11:45

Nonstop2h 55m

$360

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

06:50-15:15

1 stop9h 55m

$451

MelbourneAlice Springs

AVV - ASP

AVVASP

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/2

06:00-11:00

1 stop6h 30m

$476

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Deals found on 18/12

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs, you should look to book at least 58 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Alice Springs in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 63% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Alice Springs by month

Plan your trip to Alice Springs by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alice Springs ranges from 0.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Alice Springs when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Alice Springs by month

Plan your trip to Alice Springs by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alice Springs, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

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?

    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 3 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 $697, 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 $727. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Australia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $344. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Alice Springs for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Alice Springs on time: Qantas Airways (74%), Emirates (74%), Air New Zealand (74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $314. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Alice Springs) can be booked for $694 on average our data indicates $634 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs

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BonzaCheapest$104Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$552Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$653Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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