Alice Springs to Darwin (ASP–DRW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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E90
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
CNS Cairns 6h 35m QFTL → QF Cairns (CNS) to Darwin flights
ADL Adelaide 7h 25m EKQFQR → 6EEKJQ Adelaide (ADL) to Darwin flights
BNE Brisbane 8h 8m QFQR → 6ECXCZ Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 11h 5m CXEKQF → 6EFJJL Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Darwin flights
MEL Melbourne ~8h 45m VA → 6EAICZ Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin flights
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Alice Springs to Darwin
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 812 mi 2h 10m nonstop

ASP–DRW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ASP–DRW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 11 E90 2h10 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ASP to DRW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ASP to DRW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
CNS ~6h 35m ADL ~7h 25m BNE ~8h 8m MEL ~8h 45m SYD ~11h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Darwin is 0 hours the same as Alice Springs.
ASP: ACST · DRW: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Alice Springs, it's 6:00 PM in Darwin.
Distance & Flight Time
812 mi / 1,306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

ASP–DRW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alice Springs to Darwin route.
Route details
Distance812 mi / 1,306 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ASP
Full nameAlice Springs Airport
IATA / ICAOASP / YBAS
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m
Destination: DRW
Full nameDarwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ASP to DRW flights.
Nonstop flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 812 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ASP to DRW: Qantas.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairns, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from DRW to ASP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 2 hours on the 1,500 km route. Qantas and its regional affiliates operate most services using 737 or E190 equipment. The flight crosses the vast, sparsely populated centre of the Northern Territory.
Qantas operates the main services, often via QantasLink. Airnorth has also served this route. Frequency is typically 1 to 2 flights per day. Some services are direct while others may stop at Tennant Creek. Check current timetables as schedules shift seasonally.
The Stuart Highway covers 1,500 km between the two cities. Driving takes about 15 to 16 hours without stops. Most people split it over 2 days with an overnight in Tennant Creek or Katherine. The road passes through Devils Marbles, Daly Waters, and Katherine Gorge. It is a classic Australian road trip but not a time-efficient way to cover the distance.
The dry season from May to October is peak travel time for the Northern Territory. Darwin is hot and humid in the wet season from November to April, with some tourist operations closed. Alice Springs has mild winter days and cold nights from June to August. The route sees strongest demand during the dry season school holidays in June and July.
Alice Springs Airport has a single terminal serving all domestic flights. The terminal is small and functional with a cafe, car rental desks from all major brands, and a taxi rank. It sits 15 km south of the town centre. Security screening is quick. The airport also handles charter flights to Uluru and remote communities.

Alice Springs to Darwin: Australia's Red Centre to Top End

ASP-DRW covers 1,500 km across the Northern Territory in about 2 hours by air. Qantas operates the primary services with 1 to 2 daily flights. The route links Australia's Red Centre with the tropical capital of the Top End. Both cities serve as gateways to major natural attractions: Uluru and Kings Canyon from Alice Springs, Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks from Darwin.

The driving alternative along the Stuart Highway is 15 to 16 hours nonstop, usually split over 2 days. Flying is the practical choice for anyone not doing the highway as a road trip. The dry season from May to October is when both destinations are at their best for visitors. Alice Springs Airport is compact and easy to navigate. Darwin Airport is 13 km from the city centre with buses, taxis, and rental cars available. The route primarily serves tourists, government workers, and residents connecting between the Territory's two main population centres.