Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Darwin (SYD - DRW)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$330	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Darwin is currently $330
Cheapest one-way flight	$139	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Darwin is currently $139
Last-minute weekend getaway	$573	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Darwin is currently $573
Cheapest business class flights	$1,072	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Darwin is currently $1,072

Fastest flight	4 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Darwin takes 4 hr 35 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 Sydney to Darwin is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $295–550
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $350–520

Popular airlines from Sydney to Darwin

Qantas

Nonstop

from $532

Typical price: $560–790

12 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - DRW Every day

179 weekly connecting flights

SYD - DRW Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $364

Typical price: $330–630

3 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - DRW Every Mon, Wed, Fri

56 weekly connecting flights

SYD - DRW Every day
Virgin Australia

from $404

Typical price: $400–650

112 weekly connecting flights

SYD - DRW Every day

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 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Darwin are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $295 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Darwin is $532, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Darwin is $364, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Darwin is $404, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Darwin starts at $330 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $139 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

4 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Darwin.

Darwin is warm year-round, with most people visiting during dry season (late Apr–Oct). Fish are most plentiful in tidal rivers Mar–Apr. Popular events include May Day, the music festival Bass in the Grass (May), the cultural celebration Greek Glenti (Jun) and the V8 Supercars auto race (Jun). During the highly attended Darwin Festival (Aug), many free arts performances are held for several weeks throughout the city. The wet season (Nov–Apr) can bring flooding, especially Jan–Mar, and travel to remote bush areas is inadvisable.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Darwin.
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 Sydney to Darwin 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 Sydney to Darwin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 12 nonstop flights and 179 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin are:

Jetstar offers 3 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Virgin Australia offers 112 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Darwin.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $139.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Darwin is $532, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Darwin is $364, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Darwin is $404, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 23.

Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Sydney to Darwin.

There are 12 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Darwin at price $573 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Sydney to Darwin.

There are 12 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Darwin start at $330 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Darwin, 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 Sydney and Darwin start at $1,072 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Darwin start at $330 from Sat, Jul 18 to Fri, Jul 24.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Darwin, 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 Sydney and Darwin starts at $573 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Darwin at price $573 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Darwin, 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.