Sydney (Mascot) to Alice Springs (SYD–ASP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYD–ASP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,255 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: AS, CX, EK, HA, LA | 6 | 73H | 3h20 | – | Oneworld | AS, CX, EK, HA, LA |
| VA Virgin Australia | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · ASP: ACST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5.5:00 PM in Alice Springs.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to ASP
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Alice Springs Airport (ASP) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to ASP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to ASP is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,255 miles (2,020 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.