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If you're looking for an outback adventure, Ayers Rock Airport, situated near Yulara, and Alice Springs Airport are your two options for flights into Red Centre and Uluru.
Direct flights are available from most major cities across Australia, and here's the latest deals and tips for how you can get them for the lowest price.
Flight Centre - Domestic
Up to 50% off flights within Australia
Ends
Available on flights until November 2021 to select destinations including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Broome, Alice Springs, Kangaroo Island, Darwin, Hobart, Townsville and more. T&Cs apply.
Skyscanner
Up to 50% off: Flights with Jetstar from $32 each way
Ends
Available on flights until 30 November 2021. Destinations include Launceston, Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Hobart, Townsville, Darwin, Newcastle, Uluru and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Adelaide.
Virgin Australia
Alice Springs flights from $120 each way
Ends
Available for travel from October 2021 - May 2022. Sample fare departs from Adelaide. Other flights departs from Brisbane and more.
Uluru's airport:
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
Get the best price:
December to February
Book in advance by:
45-55 days
Best airline (price):
Jetstar
Those flying from Perth can expect to pay $700-$800 for return flights as you'll need to connect through a city like Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney.
These prices are for flights during the low season and outside of a flight sale. If there's a sale like Jetstar's return for free deal, you can find flights for about $100 less than noted above. If you're hoping to go during peak season, expect to pay $100 extra or more.
Unlike most destinations, summer is outside of the peak travel season in Australia's Red Centre. Expect extreme temperatures between 40 and 45 degrees during these months.
If you're planning outdoor activities, including sunrise hikes and open-air dining experiences, they are still running but may require earlier starts in the day to avoid the heat.
Cheapest months to fly:
December to February
Priciest months to fly:
June to August
*Note: These flight times are the quickest ones that we could find and reflect the stopover time, if one is required.
We've checked the minimum points requirements to fly from seven major Australian airports to Ayers Rock Airport with Qantas.
Velocity members aren't able to redeem flights to the airport as Virgin doesn't operate flights there, and doesn't code share with other airlines.
| Departure city | Points required for a return Qantas flight | Points required for a return Virgin flight |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 28,800 | Not available |
| Brisbane | 28,800 | Not available |
| Cairns | 18,000 | Not available |
| Darwin | 36,000 | Not available |
| Melbourne | 19,200 | Not available |
| Perth | 38,300 | Not available |
| Sydney | 28,800 | Not available |
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Offer ends 13 December 2021
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
According to Kayak's Uluru flights pricing data, prices tend to be the lowest about 45-55 days in advance of your trip.
If you're hoping to go sooner than six to seven weeks from now or are a last-minute planner, don't fret. Prices tend to drop again in the week prior to departure - just not quite as low as they would have been six to seven weeks earlier.
If you're planning to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, Ayers Rock Airport is the closest at just 8km from Yulara (where most accommodation is offered) and 25km from Uluru itself. Alice Springs Airport is just under 500km away from the national park. For those heading to Kings Canyon, again, Ayers Rock Airport is closer at just over 300km away while Alice Springs Airport is about 465km from the canyon.
For those heading to Alice Springs, an airport shuttle bus is available and offers door-to-door transfers to the city from Alice Springs. To reach Yulara from Ayers Rock Airport, you can take the free shuttle from the airport which connects to all Uluru hotels and camping grounds. Alternatively, you can take a taxi. Car hire is available from the airport terminals with options including Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz from Alice Springs Airport and Avis and Hertz from Ayers Rock Airport.
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