Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Sydney (SYD) flights

An economy award from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Sydney (SYD): Jetstar and Qantas. The two airports are 1,353 miles (2,177 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns.
How many miles AYQ to SYD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 7,500 | $35β65 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15β45 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10β67.75 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 16,600 | $24.10β113.25 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 18,000 | $15β395 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AYQ to SYD
- JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book AYQ to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
AYQ to SYD with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar and Virgin Australia the whole way





- Via Brisbane (BNE)Virgin Australia the whole way




- Via Cairns (CNS)Qantas the whole way




AYQ to SYD: common questions
How many miles does AYQ to SYD cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (10,000), British Airways Club (11,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AYQ to SYD?
Jetstar and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Ayers Rock from Sydney by plane?
Ayers Rock (AYQ) and Sydney (SYD) are 1,353 miles (2,177 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AYQ to SYD award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Ayers Rock and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns (CNS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Melbourne.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







