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

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QF Qant
223
8:35 AM
AEDT T1
10:00 AM
+0845
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QF Qant
223
10:45 AM
+0845 T8
2:55 PM
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2h 40m
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Melbourne to Alice Springs
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,155 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2.25h behind 5 1-stop hubs

MEL–ASP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–ASP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 4 223 2h55 – 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, MEL to ASP 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 MEL to ASP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ADL ~19h 37m SYD ~20h 25m BNE ~21h 12m DRW ~21h 22m PER ~23h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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
-2.25h
Alice Springs is 2.25 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · ASP: +0845

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3.75:00 PM in Alice Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–ASP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Alice Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: ASP
Full nameAlice Springs Airport
IATA / ICAOASP / YBAS
TimezoneAustralia/Eucla
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to ASP flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,155 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MEL to ASP. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADL, SYD, BNE, DRW and PER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Alice Springs is 2.25 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from ASP to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to ASP

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

MEL to ASP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to ASP ranges from 2 hours 55 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 19 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.