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

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 13:15
• Latest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 13:15.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Sydney to Alice Springs takes 3h 20m, covering 3,249 km.

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.

Return flights from Sydney to Alice Springs range from $673 to $985, with an average of $793 over the past 12 months. Anything below $673 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of $793. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $752 return, compared with $847 via a stopover through Adelaide (ADL).

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

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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $682 to $3,433. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Alice Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $42 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 1 hour 29 minutes.

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

Adelaide (ADL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Sydney to Alice Springs route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $687 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $970, a difference of $283. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Sydney and Alice Springs.

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

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.

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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.