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November 8 - November 16

Cheapest

SYD - Darwin

$320

$244

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November 17 - November 23

SYD - Darwin

$321

$245

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October 8 - October 13

SYD - Darwin

$358

$249

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November 11 - November 18

SYD - Darwin

$324

$250

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September 17 - September 21

Best

SYD - Darwin

$411

$257

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September 15 - September 17

Best

SYD - Darwin

$410

$257

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September 18 - September 20

Best

SYD - Darwin

$411

$257

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September 3 - September 28

SYD - Darwin

$345

$268

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September 3 - September 17

SYD - Darwin

$353

$268

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August 19 - September 17

Earliest

SYD - Darwin

$357

$268

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Insights for flights from Sydney to Darwin

Right now, 32% of recent fares for flights from Sydney to Darwin are considered a good price. Fares typically range from $243–$772, with a median of $370. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route, so you may want to monitor fares for cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin. New deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this route.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Darwin, October stands out with a median fare of $205. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $260, and December, where the median fare is $264. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Sydney to Darwin takes approximately 9h 0m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 36.1% of recent fares are for direct flights from Sydney to Darwin, meaning you'll likely have one stopover on your trip.

The distance between Sydney and Darwin is 3155 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of air travel, often with a connection, as reflected in the journey times and direct flight availability.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Darwin

Regular price: $286 - $487

Prices for flights from Sydney to Darwin are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Darwin is between $286 and $487. The current lowest deal is $244 with Jetstar, for travel from November 8 to November 16.

now $244

Low $286

High $487

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Darwin

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin is October, with a median price of $205. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $772. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $205

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $772

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Direct flights from Sydney to Darwin

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Darwin

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Darwin

Sydney (SYD) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$420

$294

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Darwin

Sydney (SYD) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$428

$304

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Darwin

Sydney (SYD) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$427

$278

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Darwin

Sydney (SYD) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$388

$302

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Darwin

Sydney (SYD) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$412

$302

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Darwin

Sydney (SYD) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$520

$359

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Darwin

7 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 25

$521 → $296

43%

13 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 28

$617 → $394

36%

9 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 25

$614 → $394

36%

8 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 25

$613 → $394

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Darwin

Sydney - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Darwin are below the typical level, with deals around $244.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin, with a median price of $205.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 0m

Flights from Sydney to Darwin typically take 9h 0m, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common for this route, with 36.1% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights from Sydney to Darwin, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Darwin, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is the primary gateway to Darwin and the surrounding Northern Territory.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

Consider this airport for direct road access to the Big Rivers region, despite fewer scheduled commercial flights.

📍 ~260 km from Darwin (approximately a 3-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1040

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

This major regional hub offers connections to Western Australia, but is a long drive from Darwin.

📍 ~520 km from Darwin (requires a long drive across the state border)

💸 Flights from ~$656

Gove (GOV)

This significant regional airport serves Arnhem Land, but has extremely difficult road access from Darwin.

📍 ~420 km from Darwin (extremely difficult road access, requires 4WD and transit permits)

💸 Flights from ~$954

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

As the nearest international airport, it provides a gateway to Southeast Asia, requiring international travel documents.

📍 ~720 km from Darwin (requires international travel documents)

💸 Flights from ~$857

Maningrida (MNG)

This regional alternative offers local travel within the Northern Territory, but has very limited commercial flights.

📍 ~340 km from Darwin (remote location with restricted road access)

💸 Flights from ~$971

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Sydney to Darwin are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $348. Booking more than 60 days out also typically yields good value, with an average price of $368. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure is often significantly more expensive, with an average price of $1244.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Darwin was considered to be $243 or less. The median price for this route was $370. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $772 or less. This threshold can help you identify favorable flight options.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin is October, with a median price of $205. April and December also tend to offer lower prices, with median fares of $260 and $264 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $370, indicating that these months often provide savings compared to the yearly average.

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