Flying from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 3 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport. Alice Springs and Darwin have the same timezone (UTC+9:30).
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport start at 06:30 — the first with Qantas. The latest flight is the 19:45 option with Qantas. Overall, you can take your pick of 16 services every week from ASP to DRW.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Darwin (and perhaps some other great corners of Australia!). Look through the direct flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between ASP and DRW:
Adelaide Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from ASP to DRW, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within Australia. As long as you have another form of identification, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport is $319. The cheapest price for a return flight is $638. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from ASP to DRW, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from ASP to DRW. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport.
Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Central Alice Springs to Alice Springs Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 17 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from ASP, stay at Discovery Parks - Alice Springs and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)
If you're on a late flight from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DRW:
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
Darwin International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Darwin. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The quietest month for a flight from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Darwin based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Darwin is November, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from ASP to DRW in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Darwin
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Darwin right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from ASP to DRW:
Mindil Beach and Crocosaurus Cove are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Darwin travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Crocodylus Park.
Complete your Darwin trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Darwin International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Darwin holiday.