Are there direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

Historically, direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne have accounted for 16.2% of all available options across the trailing quarter. While direct routes are available, a majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically one. Travelers should consider both direct and connecting options when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

The direct flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne typically takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 1860 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 6 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differing flight times when choosing their preferred option. The direct route offers a much quicker journey between the two cities.

How often do Alice Springs to Melbourne flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Alice Springs to Melbourne route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to find a good deal. The frequent price fluctuations suggest a dynamic market for this route.

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Today’s best flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Alice Springs to Melbourne

2027-01-11 – 2027-01-14
ASP - Melbourne
75% AI deal score
A$737
A$549
Round trip
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-18
ASP - Melbourne
45% AI deal score
A$584
A$595
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2026-11-02 – 2026-11-13
ASP - Melbourne
45% AI deal score
A$592
A$595
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2026-11-02 – 2026-11-11
ASP - Melbourne
47% AI deal score
A$620
A$595
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2026-11-02 – 2026-12-02
ASP - Melbourne
45% AI deal score
A$573
A$595
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-26
ASP - Melbourne
49% AI deal score
A$662
A$612
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-23
ASP - Melbourne
49% AI deal score
A$671
A$612
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2026-10-23 – 2026-10-26
ASP - Melbourne
49% AI deal score
A$672
A$612
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2026-10-30 – 2026-11-11
ASP - Melbourne
46% AI deal score
A$612
A$621
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2026-10-30 – 2026-11-25
ASP - Melbourne
46% AI deal score
A$599
A$621
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Alice Springs to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Fares for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne typically range from $364 to $596, with a median price of $454. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may require careful timing.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne, the data indicates that November is the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of just $204. Following closely, October offers a median fare of $239, and December is also a relatively inexpensive option at $241.

A typical journey from Alice Springs to Melbourne takes about 6h 15m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 16.2% of recent fares were for non-stop flights.

The route from Alice Springs to Melbourne covers a distance of 1860 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

How much is a round trip from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Regular price: A$588 - A$1,067

Prices for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne is AUD588 to AUD1067. The current lowest deal is AUD532 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines for travel from Oct 30-Nov 1.

now A$532

Low A$588

High A$1,067

The cheapest time to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne is November, with a median price of $204. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $459. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$204

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$459

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,318

A$824

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,612

A$824

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,218

A$824

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,581

A$912

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,409

A$939

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

QantasLink

A$1,590

A$1,153

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

A$1,612 → A$824

49%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

A$1,389 → A$677

51%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

A$1,261 → A$570

55%

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

A$1,581 → A$912

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Alice Springs - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Alice Springs to Melbourne are above the typical level at $532.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $204.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 15m

The typical flight duration from Alice Springs to Melbourne is 6h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 83.8% of recent fares.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Alice Springs main airports to depart from

Alice Springs (ASP)

Cheapest

Alice Springs Airport is a good option for flights to Melbourne, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$398

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$398

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Consider Bendigo Airport for essential regional connectivity within Victoria, though it has very limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail network and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,152

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

68% AI deal score

$1,422

$1,131

Save $291

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, booking flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $335. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked within 0-6 days of departure average around $483. Even flights booked 14-27 days out are generally higher, averaging $415. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $364. The median price for this route over the same period was $454. Prices exceeding $596 are typically in the more expensive range. By comparing offers to the $364 threshold, travelers can identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne are November, October, and December. In November, the median price was $204, while October saw a median of $239. December also offered relatively low prices with a median of $241. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $454 for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

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Alice Springs to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Regular price: A$588 - A$1,067

Prices for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne is AUD588 to AUD1067. The current lowest deal is AUD532 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines for travel from Oct 30-Nov 1.

now A$532

Low A$588

High A$1,067

The cheapest time to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$204

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$459

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,318

A$824

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,612

A$824

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,218

A$824

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,581

A$912

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,409

A$939

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

QantasLink

A$1,590

A$1,153

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

A$1,612 → A$824

49%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

A$1,389 → A$677

51%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

A$1,261 → A$570

55%

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

A$1,581 → A$912

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne