Alice Springs to Sydney (Mascot) (ASP–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ASP–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 1,255 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 6 | 73H | 2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 6 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 6 | 73H | 2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ASP: +0845 · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Alice Springs, it's 8.25:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
ASP–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ASP to SYD
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qantas. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ASP to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ASP to SYD ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,255 miles (2,020 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via ADL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.