How many flights from Sydney to Alice Springs are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 47.6% of flights from Sydney to Alice Springs were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This suggests that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a common occurrence on this route.

What's the flight time from Sydney to Alice Springs?

The median direct flight time from Sydney to Alice Springs is 3 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2020 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options for this route.

How often do Sydney to Alice Springs flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to Alice Springs route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-11
SYD - Alice Springs
74% AI deal score
A$700
A$506
Round trip
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A$693
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Sydney to Alice Springs: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs

For flights from Sydney to Alice Springs, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once, with 47.6% of recent fares being direct. When itineraries do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll find a mix of options for your journey, balancing speed with potential cost savings.

The journey from Sydney to Alice Springs typically takes 3h 20m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct flights and those with one or more stops, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.

To find cheap flights from Sydney to Alice Springs, the cheapest months to fly are typically August, with a median fare of $336, followed by July at $340, and November at $345. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.

Fares for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs typically range from $336–$497, with a median of $396. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Approximately 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are available if you monitor prices. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Alice Springs

Regular price: A$516 - A$944

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between AUD 516 and AUD 944. The current lowest deal is AUD 506 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 9 to Nov 11.

now A$506

Low A$516

High A$944

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs is February, with a median price of $194. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $456. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$194

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$456

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Alice Springs

QantasLink

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Alice Springs

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,002

A$760

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$495

A$506

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$748

A$654

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$454

A$507

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$429

A$507

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$426

A$507

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

A$892 → A$632

29%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

A$1,002 → A$760

24%

1 night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A$704 → A$507

28%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

A$690 → A$506

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs

Sydney - Alice Springs route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Alice Springs are above the typical level at $506.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $336

Historically, August, July, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 20m

Direct flights to Alice Springs typically take 3 hours 20 minutes, while connecting flights average 8 hours.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

QantasLink and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink has 58 direct deals

QantasLink offers the most direct deals for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs appear frequently.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights to Alice Springs, with competitive pricing.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$617

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Alice Springs.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$891

Alice Springs main airports to arrive at

Alice Springs (ASP)

Cheapest

Alice Springs Airport is the most convenient option for reaching Alice Springs.

📍 ~12 km from Alice Springs (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$535

Airports nearby Alice Springs used as alternative

Ayers Rock (AYQ)

Cheapest

Ayers Rock (AYQ) is a viable alternative, offering significant commercial traffic and multiple major carriers.

📍 ~4.5 to 5 hours drive from Alice Springs (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$281

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alice Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alice Springs

Historically, booking at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $363. In contrast, flights booked within 0-6 days of departure averaged $470. This indicates a significant price difference based on how far in advance you secure your ticket.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs is considered to be around $336 or less. The median price for this route was $396 during the same period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $497 or less.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs, with a median price of $336. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $340. The annual median price for this route was $396, indicating that certain months offer more significant savings for travelers.

Sydney to Alice Springs: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Alice Springs

Regular price: A$516 - A$944

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between AUD 516 and AUD 944. The current lowest deal is AUD 506 with QantasLink, for travel from Nov 9 to Nov 11.

now A$506

Low A$516

High A$944

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$194

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$456

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Alice Springs

QantasLink

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Alice Springs

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,002

A$760

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$495

A$506

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$748

A$654

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$454

A$507

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$429

A$507

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Alice Springs

Sydney (SYD) - Alice Springs (ASP)

QantasLink

A$426

A$507

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 20 - Nov 22

A$892 → A$632

29%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

A$1,002 → A$760

24%

1 night

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A$704 → A$507

28%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

A$690 → A$506

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs