⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Brisbane to Ayers Rock flights

Brisbane (BNE) to Ayers Rock (AYQ): 1,378 miles (2,218 km) great-circle, about 3h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $320 round-trip on Virgin Australia, nonstop, departing May 20, 2026.

VAVirgin AustraliaVA1693
Depart
BNE
Brisbane, Australia
12:15
2026-05-20
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Arrive
AYQ
Ayers Rock, Australia
Returns 16:25
2026-05-22
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,378 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$320
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Brisbane to Ayers Rock fare fly?

$320 round-trip, Virgin Australia VA1693, departing 2026-05-20 at 12:15, returning 2026-05-22. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Friday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 25 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Brisbane from Ayers Rock?

  • Distance: 1,378 miles (2,218 km) great-circle, heading west.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Brisbane International Airport (BNE), Brisbane, Australia, UTC+10 on May 20, 2026.
  • Arrival: Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ), Australia, UTC+9:30 on May 20, 2026.
  • Time difference: Ayers Rock is 30 minutes behind Brisbane on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Australia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 1,626 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Virgin Australia VA1693, non-stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Brisbane to Ayers Rock fare compare with other routes from BNE?

At $320, it ranked 4th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from BNE (median $1,038). That is 23.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the BNE median of 18.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from BNE of similar length: Auckland (1,426 mi) at $354 and Cairns (865 mi) at $206.

Virgin Australia had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 BNE routes. It is the 27th longest of the 30 routes we track from BNE.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Australia/Brisbane, Australia/Darwin; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Brisbane to Ayers Rock flight questions

How far is Brisbane from Ayers Rock by plane?

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Brisbane is about 1,378 miles (2,218 km) from Ayers Rock on a great-circle line from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ), heading west. It is the 27th longest of the 30 routes we track from BNE. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Ayers Rock?

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About 3h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 1,378 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Virgin Australia fare was nonstop. Routes from BNE of similar length: Auckland (1,426 mi) at $354 and Cairns (865 mi) at $206.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Ayers Rock?

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On May 20, 2026, Brisbane was on UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) and Ayers Rock on UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin), so Ayers Rock was 30 minutes behind Brisbane: noon in Brisbane was 11:30 in Ayers Rock. Neither Australia/Brisbane nor Australia/Darwin shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Brisbane to Ayers Rock?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $320 per person round-trip on Virgin Australia flight VA1693, departing May 20, 2026, returning May 22, 2026, nonstop. At $320, it ranked 4th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from BNE (median $1,038). That is 23.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the BNE median of 18.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Brisbane to Ayers Rock?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Virgin Australia flight, VA1693, on May 20, 2026. From BNE, 7 of 30 were. Virgin Australia had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 BNE routes. Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) sits at 1,626 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Brisbane to Ayers Rock?

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It departs Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia, and arrives at Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia. A domestic Australia flight. More routes from Brisbane are on our Brisbane flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Ayers Rock can you fly from Brisbane?

Cairns (CNS) $206Melbourne (MEL) $159Sydney (SYD) $145Bali (DPS) $418Singapore (SIN) $568Auckland (AKL) $354All flights from Brisbane →

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