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Cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin (SYD - DRW)

SYD — DRW
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin are usually found in March or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Darwin (DRW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

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Average price

$455

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Darwin at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 65% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Thursday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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  • How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

    Before booking your flight to Darwin from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (73%), Qantas Airways (72%), Hawaiian Airlines( 72%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Darwin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$278Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$335Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$433Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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