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Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€ 111
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 35m · Direct Tue, Jan 12
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Cheapest return
€ 266
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 35m · Direct Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 13
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Best time to book
January
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 111 and round-trip from € 266. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 266 € 375
      28% off
      28% off
      € 375 € 266
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 266 € 375
      28% off
      28% off
      € 375 € 266
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 266 € 375
      28% off
      28% off
      € 375 € 266
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      € 270
      28% off
      € 375 € 270
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 276
      26% off
      € 375 € 276
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 282
      25% off
      € 375 € 282
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 286
      24% off
      € 375 € 286
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 292
      22% off
      € 375 € 292
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 315
      16% off
      € 375 € 315
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 111 € 184
      40% off
      40% off
      € 184 € 111
    • Cheapest
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 111 € 184
      40% off
      40% off
      € 184 € 111
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119 € 184
      35% off
      35% off
      € 184 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119
      35% off
      € 184 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119
      48% off
      € 230 € 119
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 122
      47% off
      € 230 € 122
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 131
      28% off
      € 184 € 131
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 06:10
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 133
      28% off
      € 184 € 133
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 140
      24% off
      € 184 € 140
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      € 111 € 184
      40% off
      40% off
      € 184 € 111
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 111 € 184
      40% off
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      € 184 € 111
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119 € 184
      35% off
      35% off
      € 184 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119
      35% off
      € 184 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119
      48% off
      € 230 € 119
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 122
      47% off
      € 230 € 122
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 131
      28% off
      € 184 € 131
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 30m
      Direct
      SYD 06:10
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 133
      28% off
      € 184 € 133
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 140
      24% off
      € 184 € 140
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      € 111 € 448
      75% off
      75% off
      € 448 € 111
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119 € 448
      73% off
      73% off
      € 448 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119 € 448
      73% off
      73% off
      € 448 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 119
      73% off
      € 448 € 119
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 122
      73% off
      € 448 € 122
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 131
      71% off
      € 448 € 131
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 133
      70% off
      € 448 € 133
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 5 | Jetstar Airways
      € 140
      69% off
      € 448 € 140
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Feb 6 | Jetstar Airways
      € 146
      67% off
      € 448 € 146
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • DSM 11:00
      3h 21m
      1 stop
      GRR 15:21
      Des Moines - Grand Rapids | Sat, Nov 21 | Delta Air Lines
      € 227 € 261
      13% off
      13% off
      € 261 € 227
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 246 € 1,044
      76% off
      76% off
      € 1,044 € 246
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Feb 4 | Qantas Airways
      € 249 € 1,044
      76% off
      76% off
      € 1,044 € 249
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      € 269 € 1,044
      74% off
      74% off
      € 1,044 € 269
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      € 270
      74% off
      € 1,044 € 270
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      € 274
      74% off
      € 1,044 € 274
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      € 332
      68% off
      € 1,044 € 332
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 333
      68% off
      € 1,044 € 333
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      € 470
      55% off
      € 1,044 € 470
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Qantas Airways
      € 470
      55% off
      € 1,044 € 470
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from € 111) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of € 277. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching € 1,133.

€ 1,133
€ 705
€ 277
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    Cheapest
  • € 460
    Nov
  • € 604
    Dec
  • € 429
    Jan
  • € 277
    Feb
  • € 1,133
    Mar
  • € 598
    Apr
  • € 526
    May
  • € 595
    Jun
  • € 645
    Jul
  • € 572
    Aug
  • € 473
    Sep
  • € 427
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of € 162. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as € 305.

€ 305
€ 234
€ 162
€ 91
    Cheapest
  • € 217
    Nov
  • € 285
    Dec
  • € 162
    Jan
  • € 209
    Feb
  • € 233
    Mar
  • € 213
    Apr
  • € 263
    May
  • € 270
    Jun
  • € 275
    Jul
  • € 305
    Aug
  • € 230
    Sep
  • € 277
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 299
€ 262
€ 224
€ 187
  • € 225
    Mon
  • € 224
    Tue
  • € 258
    Wed
  • € 250
    Thu
  • € 299
    Fri
  • € 247
    Sat
  • € 227
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Darwin to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ671

    Darwin International Airport

    00:10

    DRW

    4h 35m

    06:15

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
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  2. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - - - - -
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  3. JQ813

    Brisbane Airport

    07:15

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    09:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  4. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  5. JQ602

    Avalon Airport

    06:00

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - - - - -
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  7. JQ825

    Brisbane Airport

    19:40

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    22:15

    SYD

    S - - - T F S

  8. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  9. JQ612

    Avalon Airport

    20:55

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:20

    SYD

    S - T - T - S
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FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 4 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 00:10, and the last departs at 12:00, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 355 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 06:05 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 12:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 17:55 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 22:40.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2403 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from € 111, and round-trip fares start from € 266. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Jan 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 57 minutes, and around 15 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is € 317. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from € 111. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Darwin International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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