How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Sydney and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

Over the last year, Nauru Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin round-trip?

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $278. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $335 and $433, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 15.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 15.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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: LATAM Airlines (89%), Air France (89%), China Eastern( 89%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Darwin?

Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Darwin.

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

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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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin are usually found in February or March, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Darwin flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Darwin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Darwin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Darwin flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Darwin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of $135). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Darwin as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Darwin, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

925 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

478 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

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 cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $278. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $335 and $433, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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: LATAM Airlines (89%), Air France (89%), China Eastern( 89%).
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of $135). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$278	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$335	Average$350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$433	Average$531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Darwin

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Darwin, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

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What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

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

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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