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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Alice Springs to Darwin flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Alice Springs to Darwin

Alice Springs to Darwin: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Alice Springs to Darwin below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Darwin.

Alice Springs to Darwin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$638
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week26

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Alice Springs to Darwin is $638. 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 7 minutes is the average flight time from Alice Springs to Darwin.
Qantas and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Alice Springs to Darwin.
As of March 2025, there are 30 flights per week flying from Alice Springs to Darwin.
The cheapest month to fly from Alice Springs to Darwin is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin Airport on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Darwin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Darwin.

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)

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.

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