Are there direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

Historically, direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne accounted for 16.2% of all available flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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 historically have a median duration of 6 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time, with direct flights being considerably faster.

How often do Alice Springs to Melbourne flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Alice Springs to Melbourne route experience frequent drops. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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To Melbourne

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Today’s best flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Alice Springs to Melbourne

2026-10-07 – 2026-10-21
ASP - Melbourne
43% AI deal score
A$594
A$691
Round trip
2026-10-12 – 2026-10-19
ASP - Melbourne
45% AI deal score
A$658
A$693
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-30
ASP - Melbourne
45% AI deal score
A$680
A$694
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2026-11-13 – 2026-11-27
ASP - Melbourne
42% AI deal score
A$550
A$703
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-17
ASP - Melbourne
48% AI deal score
A$605
A$708
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2026-12-11 – 2026-12-25
ASP - Melbourne
44% AI deal score
A$632
A$710
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2026-10-26 – 2026-11-17
ASP - Melbourne
48% AI deal score
A$595
A$710
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
ASP - Melbourne
44% AI deal score
A$663
A$711
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-19
ASP - Melbourne
43% AI deal score
A$596
A$711
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-16
ASP - Melbourne
44% AI deal score
A$634
A$711
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Alice Springs to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne typically range from $364–$596, with a median fare of $454. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne? The data indicates that November is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $204. Following closely are October, with a median of $239, and December, at $241. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Alice Springs to Melbourne takes approximately 6h 15m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1860 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 16.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne.

How much is a round trip from Alice Springs to Melbourne

Regular price: A$501 - A$863

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

The regular price range for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne is between 501 AUD and 863 AUD. The current lowest deal is 671 AUD with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Nov 4.

now A$671

Low A$501

High A$863

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 to fly this route 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

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$899

A$781

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$589

A$693

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$628

A$713

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$578

A$713

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$570

A$713

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$657

A$713

One-way

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

3 nights

Mar 26 - Mar 29

A$740 → A$714

4 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 26

A$734 → A$714

7 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 29

A$730 → A$714

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

A$712 → A$714

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 for Alice Springs to Melbourne are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 6h 15m.

Flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne typically take 6 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 16.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is an airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Alice Springs main airports to depart from

Alice Springs (ASP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$661

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary gateway to Melbourne, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$662

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,191

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

$1,169

Save $316

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, booking flights from Alice Springs to Melbourne 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $335. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $483. Prices for flights booked 14-27 days out were around $415, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value.

Across the trailing 90 days, 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 was $454 during the same period. Prices above $596 were historically in the more expensive range, indicating that deals significantly below the median offer substantial savings.

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 lower prices with a median of $241, compared to the annual median price of $454. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months.

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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$501 - A$863

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

now A$671

Low A$501

High A$863

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

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$899

A$781

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$589

A$693

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$628

A$713

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$578

A$713

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$570

A$713

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ASP - Melbourne

Alice Springs (ASP) - Melbourne (MEL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$657

A$713

One-way

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

3 nights

Mar 26 - Mar 29

A$740 → A$714

4 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 26

A$734 → A$714

7 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 29

A$730 → A$714

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

A$712 → A$714

Popular Airports to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne