Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ): Jetstar and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 1,186 miles (1,908 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney and Brisbane.
Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to AYQ
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book MEL to AYQ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
MEL to AYQ with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Virgin Australia the whole way
MEL to AYQ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to AYQ?
Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ).
How far is Melbourne from Ayers Rock by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Ayers Rock (AYQ) are 1,186 miles (1,908 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 AYQ award flights?
5 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Australia Velocity. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MEL to AYQ 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 AYQ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Ayers Rock?
The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.
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.