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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.
Virgin Australia
Flights within Australia from $49 each way
Ends
Available on flights from July 2022 – March 2023 to Melbourne, Hobart, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Cairns, Perth and more. Sample fare is Sydney- Ballina. T&Cs apply.
Virgin Australia
Domestic flights from $69 each way
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Available for travel from July 2022 – May 2023 to Gold Coast, Adelaide, Coffs Harbour, Alice Springs, Townsville and more. Sample fare is Ballina-Sydney. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Australia-wide flights from $79 return
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Available on flights until November 2022 to Adelaide, Darwin, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Uluru and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Skyscanner
Qantas: Australia flights from $99 each way
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Available on select flight dates from August 2022 – March 2023 to destinations including Melbourne, Newcastle, Cairns, Alice Springs, Uluru, Perth and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Ballina.
Cheap Flights
Australia-wide flights from $69 return
Ends
Available on flights until September 2022 to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Hobart, Adelaide, Launceston, Alice Springs, Ballina and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
Virgin Australia
Flights within Australia from $49 each way
Ends
Available on flights from July 2022 – March 2023 to Melbourne, Hobart, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Cairns, Perth and more. Sample fare is Sydney- Ballina. T&Cs apply.
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 may be withdrawn at any time
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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