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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Alice Springs

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Today’s best flight deals from Darwin to Alice Springs

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Darwin to Alice Springs

October 23 - October 29

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

DRW - Alice Springs

$724

$408

Round trip

October 23 - October 30

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

DRW - Alice Springs

$725

$408

Round trip

November 8 - November 28

Cheapest

DRW - Alice Springs

$507

$408

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October 31 - November 28

Cheapest
Best

DRW - Alice Springs

$697

$408

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October 31 - November 22

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Best

DRW - Alice Springs

$697

$408

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October 31 - November 23

Cheapest
Best

DRW - Alice Springs

$697

$408

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October 31 - November 25

Cheapest
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DRW - Alice Springs

$697

$408

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October 31 - November 30

Cheapest
Best

DRW - Alice Springs

$697

$408

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October 31 - November 27

Cheapest
Best

DRW - Alice Springs

$697

$408

Round trip

December 8 - December 10

Cheapest

DRW - Alice Springs

$656

$408

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs

Right now, only 4% of recent fares for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $343–$686, with a median of $454. Currently, prices are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to consider booking.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs? The data indicates that December is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $338. Following closely are September and August, with median fares of $342 and $343 respectively, making these months generally cheaper for this route.
A typical journey from Darwin to Alice Springs has a median duration of 2h 10m, including connections. This is considered a short-haul route, covering a distance of 1306 km. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically connect once, contributing to the overall journey time.
For direct flights from Darwin to Alice Springs, 66.3% of recent fares are non-stop. This means that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include one stopover. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Alice Springs

Regular price: $527 - $760

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs.

The regular price range for this route is between $527 and $760. The current lowest deal is $408 with QantasLink, for travel from Oct 23 to Oct 29.

now $408

Low $527

High $760

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs is December, with a median price of $338. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $729. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $338

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $729

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Direct flights from Darwin to Alice Springs

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Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Alice Springs

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Darwin (DRW) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$526

$676

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Darwin (DRW) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$526

$707

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Darwin (DRW) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$531

$704

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Darwin (DRW) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$488

$556

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Darwin (DRW) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$491

$566

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Alice Springs

QantasLink

Darwin (DRW) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

$556

$670

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

$732  →  $410

44%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$725  →  $408

44%

6 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 29

$724  →  $408

44%

28 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 28

$697  →  $408

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs

Darwin - Alice Springs route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Alice Springs are below the typical level, with deals around $408.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $338.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

The median flight time for direct routes from Darwin to Alice Springs is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are frequent, with 66.3% of deals being direct and 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink is an airline that offers direct flights from Darwin to Alice Springs.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs appear frequently, with about 1 deal per day.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs.

📍 ~10 km from Darwin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$408

Alice Springs main airports to arrive at

Alice Springs (ASP)

Cheapest

Alice Springs Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Alice Springs and the surrounding region.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$408

Airports nearby Alice Springs used as alternative

Ayers Rock (AYQ)

Cheapest

Ayers Rock (AYQ) is a viable alternative for Alice Springs with consistent flight schedules to major cities.

📍 ~300 km from Alice Springs (requires a 4.5-hour drive through remote desert terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$525

Mount Isa (ISA)

Mount Isa (ISA) is a major regional hub offering more robust flight options for travelers willing to travel further.

📍 ~550 km from Alice Springs (requires a very long drive of approx. 8-9 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$783

Tennant Creek (TCA)

Tennant Creek (TCA) offers direct regional links within the Northern Territory, but with limited flight frequency.

📍 ~500 km from Alice Springs (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1231

Coober Pedy (CPD)

Coober Pedy (CPD) is an alternative gateway for travelers heading south towards Adelaide.

📍 ~650 km from Alice Springs (requires an extremely long drive of approx. 7 hours)

💸 Flights from ~$884

Cloncurry (CNJ)

Cloncurry (CNJ) provides an alternative regional access point in the Queensland outback.

📍 ~650 km from Alice Springs (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$892

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alice Springs

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Best Elite deals to Alice Springs

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From DRW

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Jul 09

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,050

From DRW

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Oct 28

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,066

From DRW

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Sep 05

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,066

From DRW

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Sep 04

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,066

From DRW

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Jul 25

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,072

From DRW

Elite

Sep 04

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,077

From DRW

Elite

Jun 18

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,161

From DRW

Elite

Jun 18

Alice Springs, Australia

38% AI deal score

$2,187

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alice Springs

Historically, the best time to book flights from Darwin to Alice Springs is 60+ days before departure. Flights booked in this window typically have an average price of $389. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $752. For the most favorable fares, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Alice Springs is considered to be $343 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $454. Prices can go higher, with the 75th percentile reaching $686. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $343 threshold.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs, with a median price of $338. September and August also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $342 and $343 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $454. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

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