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Cheapest round-trip
$487
Typical prices: $473-$691
Qantas Airways
Sat 1/27Tue 1/30
SYD - ASP • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$245
Typical prices: $234-$367
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Thu 3/15
SYD - ASP • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 3h 20m
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Most punctual • 81% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $595 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Alice Springs (SYD-ASP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Alice Springs

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30
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9:55 am - 11:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
3h 20mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00mnonstop
$487Qantas Airways
Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 28
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9:55 am - 11:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
3h 20mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00mnonstop
$490Qantas Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:55 am - 11:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
3h 20mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00mnonstop
$490Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:55 am - 11:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
3h 20mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00mnonstop
$492Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:15 am - 12:50 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
5h 05m1 stop Adelaide
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00mnonstop
$512Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:15 am - 12:55 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
7h 10m1 stop Adelaide
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1:30 pm - 10:20 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
7h 20m1 stop Adelaide
$514Virgin Australia
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
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9:15 am - 12:55 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
5h 10m1 stop Adelaide
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1:35 pm - 10:20 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
7h 15m1 stop Adelaide
$515Virgin Australia
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:15 am - 12:55 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
7h 10m1 stop Adelaide
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1:30 pm - 10:20 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
7h 20m1 stop Adelaide
$515Virgin Australia
Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 22
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9:15 am - 12:50 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
5h 05m1 stop Adelaide
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1:30 pm - 10:20 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
7h 20m1 stop Adelaide
$515Virgin Australia
Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 22
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9:55 am - 11:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ASP Alice Springs
3h 20mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pmASP  Alice Springs-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 00mnonstop
$525Qantas Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sydney to Alice Springs flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Alice Springs?

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Alice Springs typically range from $473 to $691. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $487, on Qantas Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 22% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs at $474 round-trip.
•June ($824) and November ($638) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Alice Springs the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Alice Springs are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Sydney to Alice Springs flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$245
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 84% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Alice Springs

When to book flights from Sydney to Alice Springs

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Alice Springs based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Alice Springs flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Alice Springs:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 1:15 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 1:15 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 20m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sydney to Alice Springs.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    A nonstop flight from Sydney to Alice Springs takes 3h 20m, covering 1,254 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Alice Springs flight?

    Round-trip flights from Sydney to Alice Springs range from $473 to $691, with an average of $557 over the past 12 months. Anything below $473 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Alice Springs flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $557 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $528 round-trip, compared to $595 via a layover through Adelaide (ADL).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Sydney to Alice Springs flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Sydney to Alice Springs spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Alice Springs flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Alice Springs changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $487 to $2,862. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Alice Springs looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Alice Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $254, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)?

    Alice Springs Airport (ASP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Europcar
    • Budget
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Flights from Sydney to Alice Springs usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Alice Springs route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Alice Springs pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Alice Springs most commonly connect through:

    • Adelaide (ADL) - 94% of one-stop connections
    • Brisbane (BNE) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Melbourne (MEL) - 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Sydney to Alice Springs. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $482 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $681, a difference of $199.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Sydney and Alice Springs.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 05m via Adelaide (ADL) and 6h 58m via Brisbane (BNE).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Sydney to Alice Springs flights?

    Among airlines operating Sydney to Alice Springs flights:

    • Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sydney to Alice Springs flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • What lounges are there at Sydney Airport?

    In T2 Domestic, you will find Virgin Australia Lounge and Regional Express (REX) Lounge. Members can also access Qantas Business Lounge and Qantas Club Lounge on Level 2 of T3 Domestic. These lounges are open to members and offer a wide selection of exclusive amenities, including complimentary meals, snacks and barista coffee, as well as comfortable seating areas.

  • How do I get from Alice Springs Airport to the city centre?

    You will find taxis at the taxi rank in front of the terminal, which can take you directly to your destination in the Alice Springs city centre. If you have hired a car in advance, you will find car hire counters near the luggage collection area in the arrivals hall. You can also book the Alice Spring Airport shuttle bus transfer service from the airport to your hotel, which is ideal if you are travelling in a group or have lots of luggage.  

Your guide to booking Sydney to Alice Springs flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $482, about $199 less than Saturday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Alice Springs trip for December. Fares historically average $474 round-trip in that month - typically $350 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you’re planning a family holiday to Alice Springs, family queues at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) make passing through security easy, as you don’t have to wait in line. You will also find parent rooms for changing and feeding and a variety of kid-friendly snacks at the restaurants and cafes at the airport.
  • Sydney Airport has a five-year sustainability strategy that reinforces its commitment to environmentally sustainable operations. The Safety, Security and Sustainability Committee is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact, from air quality and ground-based noise to regular monitoring and reporting.
  • If you require assistance at the airport, you should advise your airline at least 48 hours before your flight, especially if you require a wheelchair. Both Sydney Airport and Alice Springs Airport (ASP) are fully accessible, with ramps, travellators and lifts. Within the T2 Domestic terminal at Sydney Airport, there are also hearing loops and tactile ground surface indicators, for passengers who are visually impaired.

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Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs

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Direct returns

Alice Springs to Sydney Kingsford Smith

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