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Cheapest return fare
$608
Typical prices: $675-$805
Virgin Australia
Fri 16/10Wed 21/10
MEL - ASP • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$715
Typical prices: $707-$906
Qantas Airways
Thu 15/10Tue 20/10
MEL - ASP • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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07:10 - 12:55
MEL
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ASP
7h 15m
1 stop
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13:35 - 20:20
ASP
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MEL
5h 15m
1 stop
$608Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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08:25 - 10:05
MEL
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ASP
3h 10mdirect
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13:35 - 20:20
ASP
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MEL
5h 15m
1 stop
$634Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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10:10 - 13:55
MEL
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ASP
4h 15m
1 stop
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14:35 - 20:40
ASP
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MEL
5h 35m
1 stop
$670Virgin Australia
Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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07:10 - 13:55
MEL
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ASP
7h 15m
1 stop
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14:35 - 19:40
ASP
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MEL
4h 35m
1 stop
$685Virgin Australia
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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10:10 - 13:55
MEL
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ASP
4h 15m
1 stop
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14:35 - 22:00
ASP
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MEL
6h 55m
1 stop
$687Virgin Australia
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
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08:25 - 11:05
MEL
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ASP
3h 10mdirect
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14:35 - 22:00
ASP
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MEL
6h 55m
1 stop
$689Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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21:00 - 08:55
MEL
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ASP
13h 25m
1 stop
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13:35 - 20:20
ASP
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MEL
5h 15m
1 stop
$697Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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08:25 - 10:05
MEL
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ASP
3h 10mdirect
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10:45 - 14:55
ASP
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MEL
2h 40mdirect
$715Qantas Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 3 Nov
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06:00 - 11:35
MEL
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ASP
7h 05m
1 stop
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10:40 - 14:55
ASP
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MEL
2h 45mdirect
$786Qantas Airways
Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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08:25 - 10:05
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ASP
3h 10mdirect
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12:30 - 19:10
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MEL
5h 10m
1 stop
$797Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Alice Springs flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Alice Springs from Melbourne usually cost between $645 and $891 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $608 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct–21 Oct).

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Alice Springs flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs costs $706 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Alice Springs (ASP). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Alice Springs on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs is January, where tickets cost $647 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $900 and $799 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$331
Flight from Melbourne Avalon to Alice Springs

When to book flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Alice Springs based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

  • How many flights are there between Melbourne and Alice Springs per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Melbourne and lands in Alice Springs, with an average flight time of 3h 10m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs was $308 for a one-way ticket and $608 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Melbourne is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Alice Springs. You will leave Melbourne from one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You will be arriving at Alice Springs.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Alice Springs from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Alice Springs with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Alice Springs from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Alice Springs.
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Direct departures

Melbourne to Alice Springs

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Alice Springs to Melbourne

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Alice Springs? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 468 reviews
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

10.0 ExcellentAndrea, July 2026
MEL - OOL
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

No internet on international flights in this dsy and age is bad.

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

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