Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport.
Flights from ADL to ASP start from 06:25 — the first with Qantas. The last departure is at 15:55 with Qantas. In total, there are ten weekly Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ADL to ASP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Alice Springs (and then exploring more of Australia!) is a cinch with Qantas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Qantas.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating ADL to ASP flights, with 78.13% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ADL and ASP:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Darwin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight is Rs27,878. A round-trip fare right now is Rs55,898. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from ADL to ASP by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from ADL to ASP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of all flights departing from Adelaide Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Adelaide Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Consider a stay at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG after touching down from your Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight. It's not too far from ASP and a good option if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Alice Springs Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Europcar and explore beyond Alice Springs's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Alice Springs Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to central Alice Springs
Alice Springs Airport to the centre of Alice Springs has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Alice Springs in March.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport for January if you want to visit Alice Springs during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to ASP in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.