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Cheap flights from Sydney to Alice Springs from $257

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ASP
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs are usually found in March or January, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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 23 April 2026.

Fri 17/709:15
SYD
-
ASP
1 stop5h 10m
Virgin Australia
Mon 20/714:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop6h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$519
Wed 12/809:55
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/810:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop8h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$553
Mon 8/607:15
SYD
-
ASP
1 stop7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 17/614:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$556
Thu 10/1209:35
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/1214:55
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop6h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$559
Wed 22/709:55
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/810:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop4h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/4$560
Fri 7/809:55
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 20m
Qantas Airways
Fri 14/810:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop4h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$561
Thu 13/806:00
SYD
-
ASP
1 stop5h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 20/810:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop4h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$573
Fri 7/807:15
SYD
-
ASP
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/810:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$578
Sun 7/609:55
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/614:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$581
Sun 7/609:55
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/613:30
ASP
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$586
Fri 17/709:55
SYD
-
ASP
Nonstop3h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/714:35
ASP
-
SYD
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$588

Find 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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$553

One-way from

$257

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$856

Good round-trip deal

$952 or less

Good one-way deal

$305 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Sydney to Alice Springs
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 17/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Sydney to Alice Springs
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Alice Springs.
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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 23 April 2026.
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SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

07:45-10:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Alice Springs

Mon 8/6

14:35-22:20

1 stop7h 15m

$677

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

22:00-09:55

2 stops12h 25m

Alice Springs

Wed 29/7

10:35-15:50

1 stop4h 45m

$695

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

20:25-08:55

1 stop13h 00m

Alice Springs

Wed 19/8

10:35-20:30

2 stops9h 25m

$743

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

22:00-09:55

2 stops12h 25m

Alice Springs

Wed 5/8

10:35-18:35

2 stops7h 30m

$795

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

06:25-13:55

1 stop8h 00m

Alice Springs

Mon 8/6

14:35-22:20

1 stop7h 15m

$815

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

17:40-08:55

2 stops15h 45m

Alice Springs

Mon 15/6

17:40-06:25

1 stop12h 15m

$915

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

08:00-15:15

1 stop7h 45m

Alice Springs

Fri 22/5

14:35-21:20

1 stop6h 15m

$917

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

07:15-13:55

1 stop7h 10m

Alice Springs

Thu 28/5

16:00-22:20

1 stop5h 50m

$917

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

07:15-13:55

1 stop7h 10m

Alice Springs

Thu 28/5

16:00-22:20

1 stop5h 50m

$917

SydneyAlice Springs

SYD - ASP

SYDASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

06:00-11:05

1 stop5h 35m

Alice Springs

Sun 5/7

13:30-16:45

Nonstop2h 45m

$938

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Alice Springs

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs (average of $579). Flying from Sydney to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $856). 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 23 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Alice Springs as you normally would.

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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 23 April 2026.
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
452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,024 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 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 249 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 35m. Fly via Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways 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 $310. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $564 round trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 56% 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(81%), Qantas Airways(81%) or LATAM Airlines(81%), 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 $764, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $263. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Alice Springs), you can expect to pay $539 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Alice Springs (average of $579). Flying from Sydney to Alice Springs in April is currently the most expensive (average of $856). 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

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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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$310Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$564Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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