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Cheap Flights 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.
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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 Saturday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays 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 $300 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $421 and $385 respectively.

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

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 $373 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Darwin, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Darwin are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $596 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $350 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 $301 or less one-way.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is easy to access, with the number 400 or 420 bus being one of the best ways to get to the airport from the city centre, costing about A$ 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith 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, +6 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +6 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Wednesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Saturday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +7 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

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Reviews of the 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 904 reviews
7.2Entertainment
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
7.7Boarding
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by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

8.0 ExcellentTricia, Aug 2025SYD - AKL
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by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

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.

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

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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.

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