Cheap Flights from IAD to ASP: When to Fly from Washington to Alice Springs

 

The cheapest times to fly from IAD to ASP are

• January 15th to March 18th
• April 16th to May 6th
• July 30th to October 7th
• October 29th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from IAD to ASP is late August to early September. Prices can be as high as $4036 for Saturday flights during late December, or as low as $1934 for Tuesday flights around late August to early September.

 

When to Fly to Alice Springs

Flying from Washington, DC (IAD) to Alice Springs (ASP) will usually cost between $1953 to $3111 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late August to early September with an average ticket price of $1969. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $3674. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1705 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $2124 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IAD to ASP flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the IAD to ASP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the IAD to ASP flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Washington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to ASP, and Friday the cheapest day to fly back into IAD. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Alice Springs, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Washington. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $264 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $2118. Return trip prices are from the ASP to IAD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IAD to ASP can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 19 hour 34 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking IAD to ASP

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from IAD to ASP — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from IAD to ASP? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Air New Zealand, Alaska, American, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Alice Springs Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 10325 miles or 16616 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from IAD to ASP?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IAD to ASP flight is about 19 hour 34 minutes.

How many flights go between Washington, DC and Alice Springs?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 9 available flights from IAD to ASP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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