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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.

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.

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

• Qantas Airways
• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $371 round-trip, compared to $423 via a layover through Brisbane (BNE).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$97 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Brisbane (BNE) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Brisbane (BNE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Darwin to Sydney route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $420, a difference of $62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 29 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 4:34 am
• Latest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 5:29 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $386. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Darwin to Sydney takes 4h 24m, 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.

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: 92% on time
• Qantas Airways: 91% on time
• Jetstar: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 89% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 7h 28m via Melbourne (MEL) and 13h 10m via Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL).

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· EverythingFleet
· YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
· No Birds

Round-trip flights from Darwin to Sydney range from $325 to $481, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.