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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Darwin to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 4:38 am
• Latest: departs at 12:05 pm and lands at 4:33 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 28m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Darwin to Sydney:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Darwin to Sydney takes 4h 28m, covering 1,958 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Darwin to Sydney range from $331 to $483, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $384 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $369 round-trip, compared to $416 via a layover through Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Virgin Australia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qantas Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Darwin to Sydney flights are:

• Virgin Australia: 93% on time
• Qantas Airways: 92% on time
• Jetstar: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$97 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Darwin to Sydney flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $1,261. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Darwin to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Darwin to Sydney usually depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Darwin to Sydney route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

One-stop flights from Darwin to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Brisbane (BNE) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Darwin to Sydney. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $450, a difference of $94.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Darwin and Sydney. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 09m, compared with 7h 11m via Melbourne (MEL) and 24h 46m via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Darwin (Eastern Australia Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art and Chinatown Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Darwin to Sydney flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.