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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Darwin, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Sydney to Darwin (SYD-DRW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Darwin 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 Sydney to Darwin

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Darwin.
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American Airlines Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
American Airlines
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Fiji Airways Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
Fiji Airways Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
Fiji Airways
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Air France Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
Air France Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 25mnonstop
Air France
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LATAM Airlines Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
LATAM Airlines
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Qantas Airways Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
Qantas Airways
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Jetstar Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 30mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
Jetstar
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China Eastern Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
China Eastern
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Air New Zealand Logo
SYD-DRW
4h 40mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
DRW-SYD
4h 20mnonstop
Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Darwin flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Darwin 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 Sydney to Darwin?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Darwin on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Darwin, 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 Sydney to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $303 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $466 and $421 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Darwin, 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 Sydney to Darwin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.

When to book flights from Sydney to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Darwin 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 Sydney to Darwin

  • How can I get from Darwin Airport to the city centre?

    You can get the Darwin Airport shuttle bus from the airport to the city centre, which will take about 20min and cost around A$ 18. This operates 24/7, so it is a reliable way for you to complete your journey.

  • Are there direct flights from Sydney Airport to Darwin Airport?

    Yes, there are direct flights from Sydney Airport to Darwin Airport. You can catch a flight with low-cost airlines such as Jetstar. Alternatively, you could fly with Qantas Airways, which is likely to have better facilities on board.

  • Are there airport hotels I can stay at before my flight?

    Yes, should you want to stay at a hotel before you fly, Sydney Airport has several options for you. You could stay at hotels such as Holiday Inn Express or Mantra Hotel, which are both located close to the terminal building. This is a great choice for those that might have an early flight the next day.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Darwin?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Darwin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Darwin?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Darwin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Darwin, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Darwin?

    There are nonstop flights from Sydney to Darwin on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    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 Sydney to Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Darwin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Sydney 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 Sydney to Darwin?

    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 Darwin with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and DRW 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 Sydney to Darwin?

    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 Darwin from Sydney 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 Sydney to Darwin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $208 or less one-way and $374 or less round-trip.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is easy to access, with the number 400 or 420 bus being one of the best ways to get to the airport from the city centre, costing about A$ 2.30. There is also the option of a train, the T8 South Line, which gets you to the airport generally in 15min and costs roughly A$ 15.
  • From Darwin Airport (DRW), you can get to Palmerston City in about 20min and Pine Creek in about 2h by car, which makes this airport great to land at to explore the northern region of Australia further.
  • Before you take off to fly to Darwin, why not enjoy one of the lounges on offer at Sydney Airport. You could utilise the Plaza Premium Lounge, for example, where you can get complimentary food and snacks, free Wi-Fi and shower facilities in a relaxed environment. This costs around A$ 69 per person.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Darwin?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 3 airlines serving from Sydney to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin. 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 Sydney to Darwin? 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 829 reviews
7.2Entertainment
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SYD - BXG
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

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

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