Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) flights

An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 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.
How many miles MEL to AYQ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 11,000 | $24.10β90.50 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Virgin Australia | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $43β73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 18,000 | $15β395 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Virgin Australia | 21,500 | $15β105 |
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 AYQ
- JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance Β· 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
How many miles does MEL to AYQ cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Qantas Frequent Flyer on Jetstar, plus taxes and fees from $24.10. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). 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 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.
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.






