Alice Springs to Sydney (Mascot) (ASP–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ASP–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 1,255 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: CX, EK, HA | 6 | 73H | 2h45 | – | Oneworld | CX, EK, HA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ASP: ACST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Alice Springs, it's 6.5:00 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 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 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,255 miles (2,020 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.