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Adelaide to Alice Springs: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$328
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Alice Springs: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Alice Springs is $327. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
Qantas, Air New Zealand and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
As of February 2025, there are 52 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Alice Springs is usually February 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Alice Springs is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Alice Springs.

Which airlines fly from Adelaide to Alice Springs?

Qantas and Virgin Australia have direct flights from Adelaide to Alice Springs.

You can also take connecting flights if you want to stop at another airport first, but these aren't normally any cheaper.

Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1 hour behind Adelaide when South Australia puts the clocks forward, but on the same time the rest of the year.

What is the weather like in Alice Springs?

Alice Springs can get uncomfortably hot in the summer, with temperatures frequently above 30°C. It also gets significantly less rain than Adelaide. Spring and autumn are more comfortable times to visit, with warm days and cool nights.

How expensive is Alice Springs?

Adelaide

Alice Springs

Average cost of a meal

AU$17.00

AU$20.00

Average cost of a coffee

AU$4.20

AU$4.50

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

AU$20-AU$24

AU$35-AU$50

Essential travel information for Alice Springs

  • You don't need a passport for domestic flights, but you do need some type of ID such as a driver's licence.
  • Alice Springs is the start of the Red Centre Way, one of the top 10 road trips in Australia.

Departing from Adelaide

Adelaide Airport (ADL) has a single terminal that handles domestic and international flights. It's around 10 minutes from Adelaide CBD by car or taxi or up to 20 minutes by bus. You should aim to arrive at the airport at least 1 hour before flights to Alice Springs.

Check-in for all airlines is on level 2. You'll find most of the airport facilities after the bag checks, including stores, restaurants, family areas and lounges. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the terminal.

Arriving in Alice Springs

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) has a fairly small terminal with limited facilities. These include ATMs, a newsagent and souvenir shop where you can pick up last-minute essentials, 2 cafes and free Wi-Fi.

The airport is 13km or a 15-minute drive from the centre of Alice Springs. You can get there on the Alice Wanderer shuttle bus for $16.50 or by taking a metered taxi for $30. You can also hire a car at Alice Springs airport from companies including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Return flights from Alice Springs to Adelaide

Alice Springs Airport opens 90 minutes before the first flight of the day. Qantas and Virgin Australia both have lounges by the departure gates.

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Please note: all information is correct as of February 2019.


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