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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Sydney, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Darwin to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Darwin to Sydney, 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 Darwin to Sydney is November, where tickets cost £225 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £363 and £341 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Darwin to Sydney, 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 Darwin to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Darwin and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 4h 16m. The most common departure time is 01:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 28 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and 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 Darwin to Sydney?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 01:20 and will be landing in Sydney at 06:10.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Sydney jets off at 13:20 and lands at 18:05.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Darwin to Sydney

Low season

February

High season

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

When to book flights from Darwin to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Sydney 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 Darwin to Sydney

  • Are there non-stop flights from Darwin to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD). If you can’t find direct flights to suit your times and budget, you may have a stopover in either Melbourne (MEL) or Brisbane (BNE) on the way. Sometimes the more economical option is to use a combination of airlines.

  • How can I get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney?

    You have many options to get from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Sydney centre. Taxis, rideshares and shuttles should take around 17min from the airport to the centre with good traffic. The train takes 15min to Central Station for around A$ 15. Be sure to get an Opal Card and top it up for use on all Transport for NSW trains, trams and buses. You can take bus 400 and then 320 to get to Central Station. It is cheaper than the train but takes about 1h.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Sydney Airport?

    There are various hotels within a short distance of Sydney Airport. Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport (4-star) is 1 km from the Domestic Terminal and 3 km from the International Terminals. Mantra on Sydney Airport (4-star) and Ibis Budget Sydney Airport (2-star) are located 800 m from the Domestic and 4 km from the International Terminals and provide shuttles.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Sydney?

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

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

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

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

    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 Darwin to Sydney.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Darwin 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 Darwin to Sydney?

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

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

    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 Sydney from Darwin 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 Darwin to Sydney

  • At Darwin International Airport (DRW), you can wait for your flight in either the Qantas Club Lounge, if you have Platinum One or Platinum Qantas frequent flyer status, or the Virgin Lounge if you have a lounge membership.
  • Facilities at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) include ATMs, currency exchange, airline lounges, baggage storage, free Wi-Fi, information desks, lost property, medical services, parenting rooms, plane spotting, smoking areas, toilets and water stations.
  • If you would like to rent a car, Hertz operates out of Sydney Airport and has pick-up points at International T1, as well as Domestic T2 and T3.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Sydney?

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

Direct departures

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, China Eastern, Fiji Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Fiji Airways, +4 more

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

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +5 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Eastern, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +3 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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