Flying from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport.
Every week, there are ten Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 06:00 Qantas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:00 with Qantas.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DRW to ASP flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Qantas has direct flights from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Alice Springs — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Qantas.
Qantas is a leader in on-time performance for DRW to ASP flights, with 86.87% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DRW and ASP include:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
P20,256 is the lowest price for a one-way Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight. A return flight starts from P39,483. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DRW to ASP if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DRW to ASP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport.
Handy information about Darwin Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Darwin Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Darwin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DRW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Step off your Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option that's not too far from ASP, consider Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG.
Pick up a Alice Springs Airport rental car and explore Alice Springs and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Alice Springs Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to central Alice Springs
Alice Springs Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from central Alice Springs. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
The quietest month for a flight from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Alice Springs based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Darwin Airport to Alice Springs Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Alice Springs, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DRW to ASP sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.