Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $35. 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.
How many miles MEL to ASP costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35–65 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 13,800 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 18,000 | $15–545 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to ASP
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book MEL to ASP with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
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
- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way
MEL to ASP: common questions
How many miles does MEL to ASP cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (10,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.