Flights Sydney → Alice Springs
SYD → ASP
Route overview
The flight route connects Sydney to Alice Springs, operating with a mix of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Alice Springs sees approximately 344,191 passengers per year, indicating moderate traffic for the region.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Sydney (SYD) → Alice Springs (ASP) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Sydney the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Alice Springs: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Sydney (SYD) to Alice Springs (ASP) heads north-west for about 2,020 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 57m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Sydney the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating SYD-ASP
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SYD-ASP
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
