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Flight deals from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine

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Melbourne.$646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.
Melbourne.$646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.
Melbourne.$646 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.
Melbourne.$647 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 14 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $647, select.
Melbourne.$648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $648, select.
Melbourne.$650 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Alice Springs on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $650, select.
Melbourne.$670 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Alice Springs on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.
Melbourne.$674 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Alice Springs on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Alice Springs.Price includes taxes and charges.From $674, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine

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

Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Alice Springs to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Alice Springs to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$646
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week14

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine is $646. 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 35 minutes is the average flight time from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Emirates fly direct from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of April 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Monday, 22 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 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 Melbourne Tullamarine 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Travelling from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs.

  • Choose from six weekly Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 12:35 departure with Qantas is the earliest you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 13:35.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ASP to MEL flight.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Qantas has direct flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.

  • With 68.57% of services landing as planned, Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating ASP to MEL flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ASP and MEL:

    • Adelaide Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Brisbane Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $299. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $646. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Get cheap tickets from ASP to MEL by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ASP to MEL.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)

  • When it comes to Alice Springs Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Alice Springs to Alice Springs Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Get your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick ride from ASP, stay at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

  • From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ASP to MEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Alice Springs to Melbourne

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