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

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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
3
Average Flight Time
3 hours 0 mins
Direct Flight Time
3 hours 0 mins
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from MEL to Ayers Rock Airport?
The average travel time from Tullamarine Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is approximately 5 hours and 26 minutes. Recline your seat, rest up and enjoy the book you picked up at departures.
What airlines fly direct from MEL to AYQ?
Overpriced sangers, metal chairs … Stopovers can be a real nightmare. But you won’t have to endure any of that if you reserve your seat with Jetstar. The airline operates nonstop flights from Tullamarine Airport to Ayers Rock Airport.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz 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

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 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 3 flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to 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 )
  • 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 NZ$680 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$680
per night
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (86 reviews)
"Great location for Uluru…. Hop on/off bus service made travel very easy and was free….. Room was good, although not fully equipped when we arrived….very quickly resolved. No pool towels due to laundry delays….not the end of the world but just a bit frustrating. All in all a good hotel in a fabulous ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Sails In The Desert
The Lost Camel
The Lost Camel
3 out of 5
Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT
The price is NZ$591 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$591
per night
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (288 reviews)
"Decent accommodation near Ayers Rock. Part of the bigger “village complex”. Stores, restaurants, travel info all in one place. Pricey."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

The Lost Camel
Emu Walk Apartments
Emu Walk Apartments
4 out of 5
Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara Drive,, Yulara, NT
The price is NZ$557 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$557
per night
7 Dec - 8 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! (617 reviews)
Good base for visiting the area
"Large apartments at Emu Walk with good facilities. Not luxury but certainly sufficient for our time there and priced accordingly. Resort has some good facilities and restaurants and all of the staff seemed pleasant."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Emu Walk Apartments
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.

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.co.nz from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.