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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs from $288

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ASP
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually found in February or January, booked 75 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$520

One-way from

$288

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$761
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Alice Springs
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Alice Springs
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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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 17 January 2025.

Wed 19/206:50MEL - ASP
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/213:30ASP - MEL
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$520
Fri 6/610:10MEL - ASP
1 stop4h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 9/614:35ASP - MEL
1 stop5h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$523
Mon 31/310:25MEL - ASP
Nonstop2h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 5/412:35ASP - MEL
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$715
Mon 31/306:00AVV - ASP
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/411:45ASP - AVV
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$953
Fri 28/317:00MEL - ASP
2 stops23h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 31/311:45ASP - MEL
2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$1,886

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

06:50-12:50

1 stop7h 30m

Alice Springs

Mon 24/2

13:30-15:30

1 stop24h 30m

$520

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

10:10-12:50

1 stop4h 10m

Alice Springs

Wed 19/2

13:30-21:40

1 stop6h 40m

$539

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

10:25-11:50

Nonstop2h 55m

Alice Springs

Sat 5/4

12:35-16:40

Nonstop2h 35m

$715

MelbourneAlice Springs

AVV - ASP

AVVASP

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 31/3

06:00-11:00

1 stop6h 30m

Alice Springs

Sat 5/4

11:45-20:15

1 stop7h 00m

$953

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

17:00-15:15

2 stops23h 45m

Alice Springs

Mon 31/3

11:45-20:35

2 stops31h 20m

$1,886

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

18:10-12:50

1 stop20h 10m

$288

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

10:20-11:45

Nonstop2h 55m

$356

MelbourneAlice Springs

MEL - ASP

MELASP

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

06:50-15:15

1 stop9h 55m

$417

MelbourneAlice Springs

AVV - ASP

AVVASP

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 18/3

20:55-12:50

2 stops17h 25m

$473

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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 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs, you should look to book at least 75 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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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 $539, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $715 and $1,886, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 (77%), Emirates (77%), Air New Zealand (77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $301. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Alice Springs) can be booked for $523 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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BonzaCheapest$216Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$573Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$664Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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