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Flights from Sydney to Darwin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Darwin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Darwin is November, where tickets cost £209 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £373 and £358 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Darwin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Darwin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Sydney to Darwin.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Darwin. They are Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best one-way deal found costing £252. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Darwin per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Sydney and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 38m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 23 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Darwin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Darwin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 08:25 and will be landing in Darwin at 12:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Darwin?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Darwin jets off at 21:25 and lands at 00:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Darwin

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Sydney to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Darwin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Darwin

  • How can I get from Darwin Airport to the city centre?

    You can get the Darwin Airport shuttle bus from the airport to the city centre, which will take about 20min and cost around A$ 18. This operates 24/7, so it is a reliable way for you to complete your journey.

  • Are there direct flights from Sydney Airport to Darwin Airport?

    Yes, there are direct flights from Sydney Airport to Darwin Airport. You can catch a flight with low-cost airlines such as Jetstar. Alternatively, you could fly with Qantas Airways, which is likely to have better facilities on board.

  • Are there airport hotels I can stay at before my flight?

    Yes, should you want to stay at a hotel before you fly, Sydney Airport has several options for you. You could stay at hotels such as Holiday Inn Express or Mantra Hotel, which are both located close to the terminal building. This is a great choice for those that might have an early flight the next day.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Darwin?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Darwin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Darwin, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Darwin?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Darwin on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Darwin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Darwin from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Darwin

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is easy to access, with the number 400 or 420 bus being one of the best ways to get to the airport from the city centre, costing about A$ 2.30. There is also the option of a train, the T8 South Line, which gets you to the airport generally in 15min and costs roughly A$ 15.
  • From Darwin Airport (DRW), you can get to Palmerston City in about 20min and Pine Creek in about 2h by car, which makes this airport great to land at to explore the northern region of Australia further.
  • Before you take off to fly to Darwin, why not enjoy one of the lounges on offer at Sydney Airport. You could utilise the Plaza Premium Lounge, for example, where you can get complimentary food and snacks, free Wi-Fi and shower facilities in a relaxed environment. This costs around A$ 69 per person.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Kingsford Smith to Darwin, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +2 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +2 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +3 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +4 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Darwin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
7.7
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1060 reviews
76entertainment
75comfort
72food
79boarding
83crew
77overall
Airline reviews

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

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It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Everything as good as can be if one flies economy bit not enough toilets!! People were queuing during the whole flight - there are really not enough toilets!!!

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

They actually held the plane for a few minutes and had someone at the escalators from Qantas checking to see if we were almost at the gate and radioed ahead to tell them that we were on our way. We called down to the person and gave her our names, coming as fast as we could.

Better food, hotter coffee, otherwise it was a very smooth and reasonably comfortable flight.

First time flying in Qantas. There is zero WiFi on the flight to/from Australia. Crew was great both routes - very attentive, personalized service. Pleasant staff throughout.

Packed flight. Urged to check carry-on before boarding only to discover numerous empty overhead bins after boarding. Challenging entertainment screen. After almost 20 minutes to arrive at baggage claim, waited over 30 mins before luggage was loaded on baggage claim carousel.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

It may have been a result of earlier issues with a previous plane, causing delays, but the staff were not nearly as smiley as the previous Jetstar flight I was on. Also, they started boarding before the plane was empty...so we moved from one line into another line. They should have just waited until the plane was empty to avoid waiting in two lines.

We were visiting from California and did not know Melbourne. When we arrived at the main airport, where we also arrived when we flew in, we found to our horror that we were at the wrong airport! There was no obvious to us indication that there were two airports that Jetstar flew out of in Melbourne, or even that there were two airports. The staff tried to find us seats to Sydney but none were available, so we got an Uber and went to the other airport and managed to catch the original flight. The staff were great and very helpful, including figuring out how to check what bag to not have to pay extra for the luggage. I was contrasted with Ryan Air that we had flown with in Europe a few months previously and been treated as cattle and no smiles, no help, just line up and pay. We were impressed by the friendliness and the help extended to us.

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