Sydney (Mascot) to Alice Springs (SYD–ASP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX9031
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
9:20 AM
AEDT T3
11:00 AM
+0845
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF790
QF Qant
73H
9:20 AM
AEDT T3
11:00 AM
+0845
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5328
EK Emirates
73H
9:20 AM
AEDT T3
11:00 AM
+0845
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA3513
HA Hawaiian
73H
9:20 AM
AEDT T3
11:00 AM
+0845
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF791
QF Qant
73H
11:45 AM
+0845
4:05 PM
AEDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5373
EK Emirates
73H
11:45 AM
+0845
4:05 PM
AEDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9032
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
11:45 AM
+0845
4:05 PM
AEDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA3410
HA Hawaiian
73H
11:45 AM
+0845
4:05 PM
AEDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sydney (Mascot) to Alice Springs
4 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,255 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2.25h behind 5 1-stop hubs

SYD–ASP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,255 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–ASP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 6 73H 3h10 Oneworld
EK Emirates 6 73H 3h10
HA Hawaiian Airlines 6 73H 3h10
QF Qantas 6 73H 3h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – CX, EK, HA, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + QF (12 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EK + HA (12 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to ASP direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to ASP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
151
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.25h
Alice Springs is 2.25 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · ASP: +0845

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 3.75:00 PM in Alice Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,255 mi / 2,020 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–ASP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Alice Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,255 mi / 2,020 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: ASP
IATA / ICAOASP / YBAS
TimezoneAustralia/Eucla
Elevation1,789 ft / 545 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to ASP flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Alice Springs Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,255 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from SYD to ASP. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DRW, BNE, ADL, MEL and PER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Alice Springs is 2.25 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from ASP to SYD 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.

Flights from SYD to ASP

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Alice Springs Airport (ASP) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SYD to ASP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to ASP ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,255 miles (2,020 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.