Flying from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs.
Flights from ASP to SYD start at 11:30 — the earliest with Qantas. The last departure is at 12:45 with Qantas. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ASP to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Sydney (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Qantas has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ASP to SYD flights is Qantas. Its services arrive without delay 78.57% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ASP and SYD:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is Rs60,389. A round-trip fare is currently Rs121,555. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ASP to SYD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ASP to SYD.
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Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
72.7% of flights departing from Alice Springs Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Alice Springs Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Alice Springs. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport off to an easy start. Just a quick ride from ASP, stay at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sydney in April.
Lock in your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ASP to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Australia, head for Newcastle, about 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among the biggest draws.