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$172+ Cheap flights from Darwin to Sydney (DRW - SYD)

DRW — SYD
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sun 11/22
Sun 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Sydney

Cheapest flights from Darwin to Sydney

Wed 12/212:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 12/98:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/23$270
Tue 11/1012:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 11/188:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/20$315
Tue 11/1712:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 11/258:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/21$327
Tue 12/112:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Tue 12/88:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/20$331
Mon 11/167:05 pm -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 11/188:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/19$341
Sun 11/2212:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 12/28:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/21$342
Sun 11/1512:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Fri 11/208:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/19$343
Mon 12/712:10 am -
Nonstop4h 35m
Sun 12/138:25 pm -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 10/21$352

Find flight deals from Darwin to Sydney

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$342 or less
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DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Sun 12/6

12:10 am-6:15 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$177

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Tue 11/17

12:10 am-6:15 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$177

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Wed 3/24

2:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Fri 12/4

12:40 am-8:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Fri 3/26

12:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Fri 2/19

2:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Mon 11/2

5:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Wed 11/11

2:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$272

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Wed 11/18

12:40 am-8:55 am

1 stop6h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$281
Quickest round-trip

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Thu 11/26

1:10 am-7:05 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

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Compare providers for flights from Darwin to Sydney

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Darwin to Sydney in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Darwin-Sydney flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Darwin-Sydney flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Darwin-Sydney flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Darwin-Sydney flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Darwin-Sydney flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Darwin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Sydney

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

The price you pay for your flight from Darwin to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Sydney (average of $300). Flying from Darwin to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 DRW to SYD?

When flying from Darwin to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Darwin to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Darwin to Sydney flights typically cost between $278 and $383 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $270 on Jetstar (Dec 2-Dec 9).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar from Darwin to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
574 reviews

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
574 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
574 reviews

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Darwin to Sydney flight route?

    This flight path from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Sydney?

    For as low as $645, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Darwin in 4h 25m. Darwin and Sydney are separated by a distance of 1958 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Jetstar, at $235, was found to be the cheapest airline from Darwin to Sydney.. Users have found that Jetstar is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Sydney one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Darwin to Sydney for a low price.

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

    Consider American Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (92%) or Fiji Airways (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Sydney 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 Darwin to Sydney?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Sydney (average of $300). Flying from Darwin to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 airline flying from Darwin to Sydney

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$235Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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