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 $273. 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 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Darwin flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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: IndiGo (100%), Jetstar (74%), Qantas Airways( 69%).

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Darwin?

Flights from Sydney to Darwin are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Darwin.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Darwin at least 33 days early can save you up to 25% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Darwin for as little as $305 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $305 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Darwin. Flights to Darwin from Sydney in February are about $348 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $140.

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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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

Booking 62 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 time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Darwin at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 64% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

416 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

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 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

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 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

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 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.

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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 cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $273. 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 21% 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: IndiGo (100%), Jetstar (74%), Qantas Airways( 69%).
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$273	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$335	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$433	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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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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