Sydney (Mascot) to Yulara (SYD–AYQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QF728+1
QF Qant
73H
9:30 AM
AEST T3
12:40 PM
ACST
3h 40m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5660cs
QF Qant
320
10:35 AM
AEST T2
1:40 PM
ACST
3h 35m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ660+1
JQ Jetstar
320
10:45 AM
AEST T2
1:50 PM
ACST
3h 35m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF729+1
QF Qant
73H
1:25 PM
ACST
4:50 PM
AEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ661
JQ Jetstar
320
2:30 PM
ACST
6:00 PM
AEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3 hubs
MEL Melbourne 5h 35m 6EACAI EKJQQF Melbourne (MEL) to Yulara flights
BNE Brisbane 6h 15m 6EACAI ACQRSQ Brisbane (BNE) to Yulara flights
CNS Cairns 14h 50m 6EACAI QF Cairns (CNS) to Yulara flights
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Sydney (Mascot) to Yulara
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,353 mi 3h 35m nonstop -0.5h behind

SYD–AYQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 1,353 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–AYQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 12 320, 73H 3h35-3h40 Oneworld
JQ Jetstar 7 320 3h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ, QF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (12 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (7 flights/wk, 37%)
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 AYQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to AYQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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
-0.5h
Yulara is 0.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · AYQ: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5.5:00 PM in Yulara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,353 mi / 2,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
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–AYQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Yulara route.
Route details
Distance1,353 mi / 2,177 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: AYQ
IATA / ICAOAYQ / YAYE
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation1,626 ft / 496 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to AYQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,353 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SYD to AYQ: Qantas and Jetstar.
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 Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns.
Yulara is 0.5 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from AYQ 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 AYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Jetstar. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SYD to AYQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to AYQ is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,177 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.