Alice Springs to Melbourne (ASP–MEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QF Qant
223
10:45 AM
ACST T8
2:55 PM
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QF Qant
223
8:25 AM
AEST T1
11:05 AM
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Alice Springs to Melbourne
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,155 mi 3h 40m nonstop +0.5h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

ASP–MEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ASP–MEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 4 223 3h40 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ASP to MEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ASP to MEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Melbourne is 0.5 hours ahead of Alice Springs.
ASP: ACST · MEL: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alice Springs, it's 6.5:00 PM in Melbourne.
Distance & Flight Time
1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Getting from MEL

SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24), operating 24/7. Tickets can be bought on the bus, app, or counter in arrivals. Suburban stops are available on selected services.Taxis from the rank cost AUD $55–75 to the CBD (30–40 min, more in traffic). Uber: AUD $35–55. Rental car desks are in the terminal; the off-airport option (cheaper) requires a shuttle. No suburban train exists yet; the airport is not on Melbourne's rail network. Myki transit cards do not cover MEL.

Melbourne Climate

Melbourne's weather is famously variable. "Four seasons in one day" is a local cliché with real operational meaning. The city sits on Port Phillip Bay in a temperate zone. Summer (December–February) averages 25–30°C but can spike above 40°C during northerly heat events. These extreme heat days occasionally cause ground crew restrictions.

Winter (June–August) is cool at 7–14°C with rain and low cloud. Fog-related delays are occasional but not severe. Thunderstorms are most common October through March. Pack layers year-round. The weather changes rapidly. Disruption risk is low by global standards.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ASP–MEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alice Springs to Melbourne route.
Route details
Distance1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ASP
Full nameAlice Springs Airport
IATA / ICAOASP / YBAS
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m
Destination: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ASP to MEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,155 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from ASP to MEL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DRW, ADL, SYD, BNE and CNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Melbourne is 0.5 hours ahead of Alice Springs.
Yes, return flights from MEL to ASP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ASP to MEL

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ASP to MEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ASP to MEL ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,155 miles (1,859 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.