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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP)

MEL — ASP
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Alice Springs are usually found in May or July, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$521
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Alice Springs flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Alice Springs in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Alice Springs flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Alice Springs flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Alice Springs flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Alice Springs flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Alice Springs flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alice Springs from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs (average of $207). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 December 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

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 December 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
948 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
948 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
948 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Alice Springs is conveniently located just 7.4 mi from Alice Springs’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $447 on this airline. This flight start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Alice Springs on time: LATAM Airlines (100%), Emirates (100%), Qantas Airways (78%).

  • 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 vacation 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 Airport to Alice Springs?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs (average of $207). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$447Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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