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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from Darwin to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Darwin to Sydney, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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 $281 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $453 and $426 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.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Darwin and Sydney?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Darwin to Sydney.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Darwin to Sydney. They are Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best one-way deal found costing $152. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

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

Each day, there are between 4 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 12:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 37 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% 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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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 12:20 am and will be landing in Sydney at 6:10 am.

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 1:20 pm and lands at 6:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Darwin and Sydney?

    A passport is not required to fly from Darwin to Sydney.

  • 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 nonstop 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline. Booking your flights between Darwin and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 DRW to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $328 or less one-way and $120 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Darwin to Sydney?

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

Nonstop 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, 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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Nonstop returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Darwin to Sydney

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to Sydney? 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
78overall
83crew
72food
79boarding
75comfort
Airline reviews

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

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The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

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

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Experience was great. My only advice is to have a pasta dish on the menu. Otherwise everything was excellent.

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

I find the food in business class is just old and boring, it was once good but now just trying to hard to be "on Trend" with plant based for the minority of people, while those people can order a special meal anyway, while the majority have to suffer and loose a choice. only 2 choices for entree one boring plant based and 4 for main which two were seafood, one was plant based and one meat dish.

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.

First flight on Quantas. High marks all around. Plus it appears as if the have a comparatively new flight. Excellent airline!

Flight LA to Sydney was first moved earlier by 2 hrs from 10:25 pm to 8:25pm roughly a week before departure. Then on actual departure date, it was delayed 2x, and needed up leaving close to 10 pm. Then entertainment for the whole flight wasn’t working for most of the seats including ours. The baby crib at the middle isle was being taped to the wall to keep it tacked in using a packing tape while passengers were walking by looking for their seats. Not projecting good confidence. After a few minutes after take off the whole crib fell off. Good the people seating next to it wast hit or got scared. At arrival at Sydney, crew handed the customs forms as we were getting out of the plane. So passengers had to scramble to find a place to fill up the forms along the corridor going to immigration. So no one is available to help from Qantas to fill up the entry forms. Not a very good experience for a flagship carrier.

flight delays seems to be the norm these days. pies with soggy pastry.

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

There is no not applicable button to tick. Due to turbulence there was no food/drink offered. That’s expected and was fine 👌🏻

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.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

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.

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