Cheap flights from Darwin to Sydney

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Darwin to Sydney and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $289
Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney is currently $289
Cheapest one-way flight $135
Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jun 26
The cheapest one-way flight from Darwin to Sydney is currently $135
Cheapest nonstop flights $367
Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney is currently $367
Last-minute weekend getaway $373
Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Darwin to Sydney is currently $373
Cheapest business class flights $1,326
Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Thu, Jul 16
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney is currently $1,326
Fastest flight 4 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Darwin to Sydney takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Sydney is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $295–500
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $345–430

Popular airlines from Darwin to Sydney

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $526
    Typical price: $550–780
    12 weekly nonstop flights
    DRW - SYD Every day
    247 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - SYD Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $289
    Typical price: $315–610
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DRW - SYD Every day
    78 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - SYD Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $399
    Typical price: $395–650
    136 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - SYD Every day

Popular airports near Darwin

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW)
    Darwin Australia 16 min 4 mi
  • Katherine Airport (KTR)
    Katherine Australia 3 hr 26 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Sydney

  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
  • Canberra Airport (CBR)
    Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
  • Newcastle Airport (NTL)
    Newcastle Australia 2 hr 6 min 82 mi
  • Shellharbour Airport (WOL)
    Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Darwin to Sydney

The cheapest flights from Darwin to Sydney are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $295 to $500.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $289. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Darwin to Sydney is $526, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Darwin to Sydney is $289, flying from Apr 27 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Sydney is $399, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney starts at $289 from Mon, Apr 27 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $135 and departs on Fri, Jun 26.
4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Darwin to Sydney.
Sydney is temperate and sunny all year, and crowds are highest during summer (Dec–Feb) and during school holidays. Major events that increase hotel demand are the performing-arts–focused Sydney Festival (Jan), the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar), the Sydney Royal Easter Show (dates vary) and the Sydney Film Festival (Jun). Severe thunderstorms are most likely Oct–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Darwin to Sydney.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Darwin to Sydney really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Darwin to Sydney.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 12 nonstop flights and 247 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Darwin to Sydney are:
  • Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
  • Virgin Australia offers 136 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Darwin and Sydney.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $289. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Darwin to Sydney is $526, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Darwin to Sydney is $289, flying from Apr 27 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Sydney is $399, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Darwin to Sydney.
  • There are 12 Qantas direct flights from Darwin to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Darwin to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Sydney at price $373 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Darwin to Sydney.
  • There are 12 Qantas direct flights from Darwin to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Darwin to Sydney per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Darwin to Sydney on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Darwin and Sydney start at $367 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Darwin to Sydney, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Darwin and Sydney start at $1,326 from Fri, Jul 10 to Thu, Jul 16 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Darwin and Sydney start at $289 from Mon, Apr 27 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from Darwin to Sydney, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Darwin and Sydney starts at $373 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Sydney at price $373 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Sydney, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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Popular trips from Darwin

  1. Singapore
    $532
    Apr 20 — Apr 26
    Nonstop 4 hr 55 min Singapore Airlines
  2. Paris
    $1,546
    May 18 — May 24
    2 stops 27 hr 25 min Air France, Emirates, Qantas
  3. London
    $1,207
    Jun 22 — Jun 30
    2 stops 34 hr 40 min British Airways, JAL, Qantas
  4. Sydney
    $289
    May 18 — May 25
    Nonstop 4 hr 25 min Jetstar

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