What percentage of Melbourne to Alice Springs flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.4% of flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs has a median duration of 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1860 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 6 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

Historically, flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs have frequently shown good prices. This route is classified as one where favorable deals appear often. Travelers can typically find competitive fares when planning their trips on this route.

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2027-02-03 – 2027-02-08
MEL - Alice Springs
66% AI deal score
A$546
A$552
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A$547
A$553
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MEL - Alice Springs
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A$686
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MEL - Alice Springs
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A$426
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A$410
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Melbourne to Alice Springs: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs typically range from $286–$536, with a median of $401. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Despite the current pricing, 28% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs, the cheapest time to fly is often in August, with a median fare of $256. Other affordable months include February, where the median fare is $258, and October, with a median fare of $259. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

The journey from Melbourne to Alice Springs covers a distance of 1860 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates into a travel experience that balances duration with the need for connections.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Alice Springs takes about 3h 10m, including connections. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. This means that while direct flights are available, a significant portion of travel time accounts for layovers.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Regular price: A$630 - A$944

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs is between AUD 630 and AUD 944. The current lowest deal is AUD 664 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, for travel from Sep 16-Oct 7.

now A$664

Low A$630

High A$944

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs is August, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $550. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$257

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$550

Jan

Feb

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Aug

Sep

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,070

A$984

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,283

A$1,134

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,285

A$1,139

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,125

A$1,068

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,125

A$1,043

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,174

A$1,022

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 9

A$1,183 → A$826

30%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

A$1,128 → A$826

27%

7 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 14

A$1,023 → A$735

28%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

A$1,023 → A$739

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Melbourne - Alice Springs route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Alice Springs are above the typical level historically.

📅 Best time to fly

August, February, and October are cheapest

Historically, August ($256), February ($258), and October ($259) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 10m

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs takes 3h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant, with 16.4% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs are frequent, appearing often.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$663

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure point for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$750

Alice Springs main airports to arrive at

Alice Springs (ASP)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from Alice Springs city center.

💸 Flights from ~A$662

Airports nearby Alice Springs used as alternative

Ayers Rock (AYQ)

Cheapest

Consider Ayers Rock (AYQ) for its significant commercial traffic and multiple major carriers, despite a 4.5 to 5-hour drive.

📍 ~440 km from Alice Springs (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$261

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alice Springs

$1,153

Save $736

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alice Springs

Historically, the best prices for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for tickets purchased in this window was $355. In contrast, tickets bought 7-13 days before departure averaged $446, and those purchased 0-6 days out averaged $480. Planning ahead by at least two months typically yields the most favorable fares.

A flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $286. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $401, while prices in the upper quartile reached $536.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs include August, with a median price of $256, and February, with a median price of $258. October also offered competitive prices, with a median of $259. The annual median price for this route is $401, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

Melbourne to Alice Springs: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Regular price: A$630 - A$944

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

now A$664

Low A$630

High A$944

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs

August

Cheapest

Flights from A$257

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$550

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,070

A$984

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,283

A$1,134

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,285

A$1,139

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,125

A$1,068

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,125

A$1,043

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Alice Springs

Melbourne (MEL) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$1,174

A$1,022

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 9

A$1,183 → A$826

30%

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

A$1,128 → A$826

27%

7 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 14

A$1,023 → A$735

28%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

A$1,023 → A$739

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs