Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)

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Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)

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Virgin Australia
Sat., 11 Jan. - Thu., 16 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
AYQ
Connellan
AU$254 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$254
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 11 Jan. from Tullamarine to Connellan, returning Thu., 16 Jan., priced at AU$254 found 3 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu., 2 Jan. - Sun., 5 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
AYQ
Connellan
AU$411 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$411
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu., 2 Jan. from Tullamarine to Connellan, returning Sun., 5 Jan., priced at AU$411 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sat., 7 Jun. - Mon., 9 Jun.
MEL
Tullamarine
AYQ
Connellan
AU$426 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$426
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 7 Jun. from Tullamarine to Connellan, returning Mon., 9 Jun., priced at AU$426 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Wed., 8 Jan. - Sat., 11 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
AYQ
Connellan
AU$433 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$433
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed., 8 Jan. from Tullamarine to Connellan, returning Sat., 11 Jan., priced at AU$433 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sat., 7 Jun. - Mon., 9 Jun.
MEL
Tullamarine
AYQ
Connellan
AU$434 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$434
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat., 7 Jun. from Tullamarine to Connellan, returning Mon., 9 Jun., priced at AU$434 found 4 days ago

Best Day to Book Flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)

Melbourne to Ayers Rock Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Melbourne to Ayers Rock flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MEL to AYQ routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

Melbourne to Yulara Information

Traveling From
Tullamarine
Origin Airport
Melbourne
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Connellan
Destination Airport
Yulara
Destination Airport IATA Code
AYQ
Number of Airlines Serving
8
Average Flight Time
3 hours 6 mins
Direct Flight Time
3 hours 0 mins
Flight Price
AU$254

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Connellan Airport (AYQ)?
The flight between Tullamarine Airport and Ayers Rock Airport generally takes 5 hours and 26 minutes — think ahead and pack your travel essentials to be nice and cosy.
What airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Connellan Airport (AYQ)?
Your time is precious. We hear you. Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne to Yulara, so there’s no need for you to fritter away time with a stopover in between.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you’re booking on that day.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2021, our data shows February is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of December can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it’s best to get in early if December is your preferred travel month.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif’s 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Ayers Rock NT,
Australia
IATA code:
AYQ
Longitude:
130.976578
Latitude:
-25.190877
Time zone:
Australia/Darwin
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Melbourne to Ayers Rock Flight Deals from AU$254

Considering a quick trip to Ayers Rock, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from MEL to AYQ. With heaps of cheap fares from Melbourne, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to Ayers Rock from Melbourne  

For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Ayers Rock from Melbourne from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Ayers Rock in just 3 hour(s) and 0 mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Ayers Rock from Melbourne 

Choose from 8 flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$254 and rising to AU$434 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Melbourne to Ayers Rock today!  

Find cheap airfares to Ayers Rock from Melbourne 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Melbourne and Ayers Rock
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in January)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Melbourne to Ayers Rock

Sails In The Desert
Sails In The Desert
3.5 out of 5
163 Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT
The price is AU$490 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$490
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Yulara. Enjoy a full-service spa, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"We loved our 6 day stay at Sails in the desert. Staff were excellent and the resort was very clean and friendly. Loved the Segway Uluru evening experience and the Field of lights. We also did the morning sunrise tour to Kata Tjuta. We enjoyed an evening at the restaurant at the Desert Sands resort. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct. 2024

Sails In The Desert
The Lost Camel
The Lost Camel
3 out of 5
Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT
The price is AU$350 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$350
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yulara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (276 reviews)
"The hotel is part of the complex around Uluru and so we had good access to the town square space. There are no bar or food facilities other than those in the square but you can use the bar and restaurant at Sails in the Desert so that was good. The room was a nice size and had what we needed for ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2024

The Lost Camel
Emu Walk Apartments
Emu Walk Apartments
4 out of 5
Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara Drive,, Yulara, NT
The price is AU$425 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$425
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Yulara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attraction Mulgara Gallery is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (615 reviews)
"The room had all amenities that was needed , the staff very helpful and accommodating."

Reviewed on 21 Sep. 2024

Emu Walk Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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