Which airlines fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Darwin and Alice Springs.

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

Flights from Darwin to Alice Springs usually depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP).

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Darwin 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 Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs.

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

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $631 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,134, a difference of $503. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Darwin to Alice Springs flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Darwin to Alice Springs: • Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:40 • Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 17:50. The flight takes about 2h 10m.

How long is a flight from Darwin to Alice Springs?

A direct flight from Darwin to Alice Springs takes 2h 10m, covering 2,100 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Have flight prices from Darwin to Alice Springs changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $559 to $2,865. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Darwin to Alice Springs are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $567, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Which car hire options are available at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)?

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $46 for economy cars. Top options include: • Thrifty • Europcar • Dollar • Budget • Hertz

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

Return flights from Darwin to Alice Springs range from $844 to $1,129, with an average of $963 over the past 12 months. Anything below $844 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Darwin to Alice Springs?

Return flights from Darwin to Alice Springs typically range from $844 to $1,129. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $559 on Qantas Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs. It’s 35% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs at $764 return. •January ($1,220) and March ($1,202) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?

Qantas Airways ($559) offered the cheapest return ticket from Darwin to Alice Springs in the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Darwin and Alice Springs?

Qantas Airways has the most frequent direct flights from Darwin to Alice Springs with 8 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many direct flights run daily between Darwin and Alice Springs?

There are 1 to 2 flights per day from Darwin to Alice Springs, about 8 flights per week. Wednesday has the most departures, with 25% of weekly flights.

What time of day do most flights depart from Darwin to Alice Springs?

Most direct flights from Darwin to Alice Springs depart in the morning, accounting for 50% of direct departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

14:40 - 16:50DRW Darwin-ASP Alice Springs

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17:30 - 19:35ASP Alice Springs-DRW Darwin

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$559Qantas Airways

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06:30 - 08:40DRW Darwin-ASP Alice Springs

2h 10mdirect

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$779Qantas Airways

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How much is a return flight from Darwin to Alice Springs? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Darwin to Alice Springs departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs. It’s 35% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Darwin to Alice Springs, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs at $764 return.
•January ($1,220) and March ($1,202) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What are the earliest and latest flights from Darwin to Alice Springs?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Darwin to Alice Springs:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:40
• Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 17:50.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs.
How long is a flight from Darwin to Alice Springs?
A direct flight from Darwin to Alice Springs takes 2h 10m, covering 2,100 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a Darwin to Alice Springs flight?
Return flights from Darwin to Alice Springs range from $844 to $1,129, with an average of $963 over the past 12 months. Anything below $844 counts as a good deal.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs?
The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.
How are flight departures from Darwin to Alice Springs spread across the day?
Morning is the busiest departure period on Darwin to Alice Springs flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.
Have flight prices from Darwin to Alice Springs changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $559 to $2,865. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Darwin to Alice Springs looking right now?
One-way fares from Darwin to Alice Springs are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $567, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)?
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $46 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Darwin to Alice Springs?
Flights from Darwin to Alice Springs usually depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Darwin to Alice Springs?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Darwin to Alice Springs. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $631 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,134, a difference of $503.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Which airlines fly from Darwin to Alice Springs?
Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Darwin and Alice Springs.
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Darwin 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

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

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $631, about $503 less than Saturday fares (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Darwin to Alice Springs trip for April. Fares historically average $764 return in that month – typically $456 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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