Australia Β· 1,156 miles (1,860 km)

Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP): Qantas. The two airports are 1,156 miles (1,860 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.

Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to ASP

Book MEL to ASP with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MEL to ASP with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Adelaide (ADL)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
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  • Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
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  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way
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MEL to ASP: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to ASP?

Qantas (oneworld) flies nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

How far is Melbourne from Alice Springs by plane?

Melbourne (MEL) and Alice Springs (ASP) are 1,156 miles (1,860 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEL to ASP award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does MEL to ASP cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEL to ASP with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Melbourne and Alice Springs?

The most direct connections are through Adelaide (ADL), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Adelaide.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.