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Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Alice Springs flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Melbourne to Alice Springs: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$678
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week14

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Alice Springs: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Alice Springs is $675. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Alice Springs.
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Emirates fly direct from Melbourne to Alice Springs.
As of May 2024, there are 42 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs Airport on Friday, 17 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Alice Springs but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alice Springs is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Alice Springs?

  • Qantas operates nonstop flights to Alice Springs from Melbourne, with Virgin Australia offering connecting routes via Adelaide.
  • If you search across a whole month you are in a better position to spot cheap flights for the time of year you’re planning to get away.

How easy is it to depart from Melbourne?

Melbourne has 3 airports, but only the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offers flights to Alice Springs. This is the primary airport in the city, and has 4 terminals. 

  • Terminal 1 – Qantas flights depart from this terminal.
  • Terminal 3 – Virgin Australia flights depart from here. 

Both T1 and T3 have comprehensive facilities, like ATMs, shopping outlets, charging points, restaurants, bars, executive lounges, and free WiFi. You can walk between all terminals.

Arrive at this airport at least 1 hour before your flight is due to depart.

What do I need before I depart from Melbourne? 

  • A form of photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
  • Please be aware, that if you are not an Australian citizen or resident, you may need to carry your passport.

What information do I need to know before arriving in Alice Springs?

The Alice Springs Airport links the small town of Alice Springs to major Australian cities. This is a single terminal facility.

  • Main Terminal – Flights from Melbourne are directed to the main terminal. 

There is a newsagency, a gift shop, and a café you can make use of at Alice Springs Airport. There is also a post office, and a couple of ATMs. You will also be able to connect to free WiFi.

What is the weather like in Alice Springs?

  • Alice Springs in the summer typically sits at about 20-35°C, but it can rise as high as 40°C. Winters on the other hand can be very cool, hovering between 5-20°C, and at night sinking to 0°C.

Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Alice Springs?

  • During Daylight Savings Time (DST) Alice Springs is 1.5 hours behind Melbourne. During Standard Time (ST), it is 30 minutes behind Melbourne. 

Is Alice Springs cheaper than Melbourne?

Whilst rental and accommodation prices are more expensive in Melbourne, Alice Springs trends higher when it comes to dining, but only by 15%. Start prepping for your trip to this fantastic destination by reading about this part of the world in Skyscanner’s diary of the iconic Ghan railway journey

  Melbourne Alice Springs
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $80 $90
Average cost of a coffee $4 $4.50
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $60 $30-35

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of October 2017


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