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Cheap Flight Deals from Darwin to Sydney (DRW-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Darwin to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Darwin to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Sydney.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to Sydney flights

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 round-trip flights from Darwin to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sydney on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Darwin to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $442 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Darwin to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $277 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Sydney?

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

Direct departures

Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +3 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +3 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +4 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

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

Air France, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Darwin to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
JetstarOverall score based on 439 reviews
6.4Comfort
6.8Boarding
5.1Entertainment
5.7Food
7.3Crew
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Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

8.0 ExcellentSara, Mar 2025SIN - MEL
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Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

Everything you need to know for your flight from Darwin to Sydney

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sydney (SYD)
Darwin (DRW)

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