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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
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Cheapest round-trip
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Thu 12/25
DRW - SYD • multi-stop
Cheapest one-way
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Thu 12/25
DRW - SYD • multi-stop
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 21% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals 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 Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Darwin to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday 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 $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $399 and $364 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Darwin to Sydney?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $422 on average.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% 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.

  • 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 $160 or less one-way.
  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the 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.
6.5
JetstarOverall score based on 495 reviews
5.6Food
7.3Crew
6.4Comfort
6.8Boarding
5.1Entertainment
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Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

2.0 MediocreAnneli and Simon, Dec 2025
HKT - SYD
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Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

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