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Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 179 and round-trip from AU$ 402. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 402 AU$ 643
      37% off
      37% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 402
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 414 AU$ 643
      36% off
      36% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 414
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 424 AU$ 643
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 424
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 433
      33% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 433
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 436
      32% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 436
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 450
      30% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 450
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 456
      28% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 456
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      7h 45m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 451
      30% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 451
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      7h 45m
      1 stop
      SYD 09:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 451
      30% off
      AU$ 643 AU$ 451
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 179 AU$ 339
      47% off
      47% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 179
    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 179 AU$ 339
      47% off
      47% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 179
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 189 AU$ 339
      44% off
      44% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 189
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 193
      47% off
      AU$ 364 AU$ 193
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 204
      40% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 204
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 207
      39% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 207
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      37% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 212
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 221
      35% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 221
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 222
      39% off
      AU$ 364 AU$ 222
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 179 AU$ 339
      47% off
      47% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 179
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 179 AU$ 339
      47% off
      47% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 179
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 189 AU$ 339
      44% off
      44% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 189
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 193
      47% off
      AU$ 364 AU$ 193
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 204
      40% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 204
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 207
      39% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 207
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      37% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 212
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 221
      35% off
      AU$ 339 AU$ 221
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 222
      39% off
      AU$ 364 AU$ 222
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 179 AU$ 770
      77% off
      77% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 179
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 179 AU$ 770
      77% off
      77% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 179
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 189 AU$ 770
      75% off
      75% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 189
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 193
      75% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 193
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 207
      73% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 207
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      72% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 212
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 222
      71% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 222
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 223
      71% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 223
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 236
      69% off
      AU$ 770 AU$ 236
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 326 AU$ 1,491
      78% off
      78% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 326
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 402 AU$ 1,491
      73% off
      73% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 402
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 443 AU$ 1,491
      70% off
      70% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 443
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 451
      70% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 451
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 520
      65% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 520
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 601
      60% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 601
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 1,058
      28% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 1,058
    • SYD 08:00
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 293
      80% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 293
    • SYD 08:00
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 367
      75% off
      AU$ 1,491 AU$ 367
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 256 AU$ 658
      61% off
      61% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 256
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 310 AU$ 658
      53% off
      53% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 310
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 322 AU$ 658
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 322
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 322
      51% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 322
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 332
      50% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 332
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 386
      41% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 386
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 388
      41% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 388
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 389
      41% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 389
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 430
      35% off
      AU$ 658 AU$ 430
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Sydney to Darwin are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of AU$ 278. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 554.

AU$ 554
AU$ 416
AU$ 278
AU$ 140
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 393
    Nov
  • AU$ 278
    Dec
  • AU$ 464
    Jan
  • AU$ 355
    Feb
  • AU$ 358
    Mar
  • AU$ 366
    Apr
  • AU$ 490
    May
  • AU$ 554
    Jun
  • AU$ 407
    Jul
  • AU$ 376
    Aug
  • AU$ 348
    Sep
  • AU$ 344
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport is Friday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 408
AU$ 383
AU$ 357
AU$ 332
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 389
    Mon
  • AU$ 405
    Tue
  • AU$ 359
    Wed
  • AU$ 398
    Thu
  • AU$ 357
    Fri
  • AU$ 386
    Sat
  • AU$ 408
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$ 179) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 179
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 236
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 268
Airnorth
From AU$ 974
Singapore Airlines
From AU$ 1,340

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF842

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    21:15

    SYD

    4h 25m

    00:10

    DRW

    - - T W T - S
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  2. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 30m

    23:25

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
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  3. VA913

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    07:30

    SYD

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  4. VA447

    Brisbane Airport

    09:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    13:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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About Kingsford Smith Airport and Darwin International Airport

Learn about Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Darwin International Airport (DRW) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,157.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 179
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 402

FAQs for Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

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

    Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport takes about 4 hours 10 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • The earliest flight from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport departs at 07:40, and the last departs at 21:15, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 527 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 08:05 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 11:00.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 21:15 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 00:10.
    • The distance from Darwin International Airport to downtown is about 6km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2053 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport currently start from AU$ 179, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 402. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 11 minutes, and around 16 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport is AU$ 403. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 179. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 18 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Kingsford Smith Airport and Darwin International 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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