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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$ 181 and round-trip from AU$ 412. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      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 | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 412 AU$ 630
      35% off
      35% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 412
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 424 AU$ 630
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 424
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 434 AU$ 630
      31% off
      31% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 434
    • 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 | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 447
      28% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 447
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 467
      26% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 467
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      SYD 10:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 462
      27% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 462
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      14h 15m
      1 stop
      SYD 16:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 462
      27% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 462
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      SYD 10:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 20 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 462
      27% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 462
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 14:20
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      SYD 22:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 462
      27% off
      AU$ 630 AU$ 462
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 181 AU$ 304
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 181
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 194 AU$ 304
      36% off
      36% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 194
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 198 AU$ 304
      35% off
      35% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 198
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 204
      33% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 204
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 205
      38% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 205
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      32% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      32% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      30% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 212
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 217
      28% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 217
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 181 AU$ 304
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 181
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 194 AU$ 304
      36% off
      36% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 194
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 198 AU$ 304
      35% off
      35% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 198
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 204
      33% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 204
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 205
      38% off
      AU$ 329 AU$ 205
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      32% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      32% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      30% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 212
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 217
      28% off
      AU$ 304 AU$ 217
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 181 AU$ 1,303
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 181
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 198 AU$ 1,303
      85% off
      85% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 198
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 205 AU$ 1,303
      84% off
      84% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 205
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      84% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 212
      84% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 212
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 217
      83% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 217
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 233
      82% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 233
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 236
      82% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 236
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 242
      81% off
      AU$ 1,303 AU$ 242
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 389 AU$ 1,400
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 389
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 395 AU$ 1,400
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 395
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 395 AU$ 1,400
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 395
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 422
      70% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 422
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 434
      69% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 434
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 527
      62% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 527
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 666
      52% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 666
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 1,092
      22% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 1,092
    • SYD 08:00
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 377
      73% off
      AU$ 1,400 AU$ 377
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 262 AU$ 572
      54% off
      54% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 262
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 335 AU$ 572
      41% off
      41% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 335
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 388 AU$ 572
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 388
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 388
      32% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 388
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 389
      32% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 389
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 394
      31% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 394
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 394
      31% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 394
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 395
      31% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 395
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 396
      31% off
      AU$ 572 AU$ 396
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | 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$ 285. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 568.

AU$ 568
AU$ 427
AU$ 285
AU$ 144
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 429
    Nov
  • AU$ 285
    Dec
  • AU$ 475
    Jan
  • AU$ 364
    Feb
  • AU$ 367
    Mar
  • AU$ 375
    Apr
  • AU$ 502
    May
  • AU$ 568
    Jun
  • AU$ 417
    Jul
  • AU$ 385
    Aug
  • AU$ 357
    Sep
  • AU$ 353
    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 Wednesday, 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$ 422
AU$ 395
AU$ 367
AU$ 340
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 400
    Mon
  • AU$ 418
    Tue
  • AU$ 367
    Wed
  • AU$ 406
    Thu
  • AU$ 368
    Fri
  • AU$ 398
    Sat
  • AU$ 422
    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$ 182) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 182
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 254
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 281
Airnorth
From AU$ 1,033
Singapore Airlines
From AU$ 1,907

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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 35m

    23:30

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
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  3. JQ613

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    21:20

    SYD

    1h 30m

    Direct

    22:50

    AVV

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ678

    Melbourne Airport

    21:15

    MEL

    4h 30m

    Direct

    00:15

    DRW

    S M T - T - S

  5. JQ822

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:25

    SYD

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ676

    Brisbane Airport

    14:30

    BNE

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:05

    DRW

    S - - W - 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$ 181
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 412

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 8 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 08:15, and the last departs at 21:15, 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 Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 523 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$ 181, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 412. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 11; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 4 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 Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport is AU$ 404. 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$ 181. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways. 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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