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Cheap flights from Sydney to Alice Springs from $327

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ASP
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs are usually found in March or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Alice Springs

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Alice Springs (ASP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$654

One-way from

$357

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$740

Good round-trip deal

$742 or less

Good one-way deal

$321 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/1-15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Sydney to Alice Springs
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Sydney to Alice Springs
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Alice Springs
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Alice Springs. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Fri 17/1009:15SYD - ASP
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 26/1011:45ASP - SYD
Nonstop2h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$667
Thu 6/1109:20SYD - ASP
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1113:30ASP - SYD
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$676
Thu 20/1109:20SYD - ASP
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1113:30ASP - SYD
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$688
Fri 17/1007:15SYD - ASP
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1011:45ASP - SYD
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$694
Fri 26/909:15SYD - ASP
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 29/914:35ASP - SYD
1 stop7h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/9$700
Fri 10/1009:15SYD - ASP
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1013:30ASP - SYD
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$715
Mon 3/1107:15SYD - ASP
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1111:45ASP - SYD
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$725
Fri 10/1007:15SYD - ASP
1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 17/1013:30ASP - SYD
1 stop17h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/9$730
Mon 3/1109:15SYD - ASP
1 stop5h 05mVirgin Australia
Fri 7/1113:30ASP - SYD
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/9$734
Thu 20/1109:20SYD - ASP
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 28/1111:45ASP - SYD
Nonstop2h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$754
Sun 26/1009:20SYD - ASP
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 2/1111:45ASP - SYD
Nonstop2h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$755
Fri 3/1009:15SYD - ASP
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/1013:30ASP - SYD
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/9$763

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Alice Springs that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Alice Springs that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Alice Springs

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/1

09:20-11:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Alice Springs

Thu 15/1

11:45-16:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$654

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Alice Springs

Mon 20/10

11:45-15:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$668

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

07:15-12:50

1 stop7h 05m

Alice Springs

Mon 3/11

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

$712

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

09:15-12:50

1 stop5h 05m

Alice Springs

Fri 7/11

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

$734

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

09:20-11:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Alice Springs

Sun 2/11

11:45-16:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$755

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

09:20-11:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Alice Springs

Mon 3/11

11:45-16:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$757

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/10

09:15-13:55

1 stop5h 10m

Alice Springs

Mon 6/10

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

$763

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/11

19:30-12:50

1 stop18h 50m

Alice Springs

Fri 28/11

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

$784

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

07:00-11:40

1 stop6h 10m

Alice Springs

Mon 20/10

13:30-21:20

1 stop6h 20m

$787

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

09:20-11:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Alice Springs

Fri 7/11

11:45-16:05

Nonstop2h 50m

$787

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alice Springs from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Alice Springs

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Alice Springs. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Alice Springs. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Sydney to Alice Springs in July is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to ASP?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Alice Springs. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Alice Springs in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alice Springs

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alice Springs. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alice Springs. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Alice Springs by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Alice Springs. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    If you book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs. Flights to Alice Springs (ASP) from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) take 3h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs per day from 2 airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Alice Springs flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs was viewed by 402 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Alice Springs in 3h 10m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Alice Springs is about 2018 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Alice Springs round-trip?

    Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Alice Springs, with prices starting at $471. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $620 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs consider choosing American Airlines(72%), Qantas Airways(72%) or LATAM Airlines(72%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs is generally $607, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $302. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Alice Springs), you can expect to pay $654 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Alice Springs that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Alice Springs flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Alice Springs.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Alice Springs by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs (average of $441). Flying from Sydney to Alice Springs in July is currently the most expensive (average of $521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Sydney to Alice Springs on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Sydney to Alice Springs. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 September 2025.
Qantas Airways flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs
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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Alice Springs

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Alice Springs. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$471Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$620Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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