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Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 180
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Cheapest return
AU$ 443
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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$ 180 and round-trip from AU$ 443. 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 | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 443 AU$ 635
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 443
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 448 AU$ 635
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 448
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 458 AU$ 635
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 458
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 474
      25% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 474
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 31 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 475
      25% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 475
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 492
      23% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 492
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 503
      21% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 503
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 514
      19% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 514
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      14h 15m
      1 stop
      SYD 16:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 15 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 463
      27% off
      AU$ 635 AU$ 463
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 180 AU$ 293
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 180
    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 180 AU$ 293
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 180
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 199 AU$ 293
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 199
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 205
      30% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 205
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 206
      30% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 206
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      28% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 209
      28% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 209
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 213
      27% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 213
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 218
      26% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 218
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 180 AU$ 293
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 180
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 180 AU$ 293
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 180
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 199 AU$ 293
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 199
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 205
      30% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 205
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 206
      30% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 206
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      28% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 209
      28% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 209
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 213
      27% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 213
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 218
      26% off
      AU$ 293 AU$ 218
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 180 AU$ 1,259
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 180
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 180 AU$ 1,259
      86% off
      86% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 180
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 199 AU$ 1,259
      84% off
      84% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 199
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 206
      84% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 206
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 208
      83% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 208
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 213
      83% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 213
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 218
      83% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 218
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 234
      81% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 234
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 237
      81% off
      AU$ 1,259 AU$ 237
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 08:00
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 398 AU$ 1,903
      79% off
      79% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 398
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 524 AU$ 1,903
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 524
    • SYD 06:05
      7h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 967 AU$ 1,903
      49% off
      49% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 967
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 668
      65% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 668
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 1,541
      19% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 1,541
    • SYD 18:15
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 23:50
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 836
      56% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 836
    • SYD 06:20
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 1,019
      46% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 1,019
    • SYD 07:30
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 565
      70% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 565
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 479
      75% off
      AU$ 1,903 AU$ 479
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 255 AU$ 578
      56% off
      56% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 255
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 336 AU$ 578
      42% off
      42% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 336
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 389 AU$ 578
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 389
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 389
      33% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 389
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 390
      33% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 390
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 395
      32% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 395
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 396
      31% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 396
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 397
      31% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 397
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 397
      31% off
      AU$ 578 AU$ 397
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | 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.

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$ 180) 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 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$ 286. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 569.

AU$ 569
AU$ 428
AU$ 286
AU$ 145
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 431
    Nov
  • AU$ 286
    Dec
  • AU$ 476
    Jan
  • AU$ 365
    Feb
  • AU$ 368
    Mar
  • AU$ 376
    Apr
  • AU$ 503
    May
  • AU$ 569
    Jun
  • AU$ 418
    Jul
  • AU$ 386
    Aug
  • AU$ 358
    Sep
  • AU$ 354
    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$ 423
AU$ 396
AU$ 369
AU$ 342
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 402
    Mon
  • AU$ 419
    Tue
  • AU$ 369
    Wed
  • AU$ 407
    Thu
  • AU$ 369
    Fri
  • AU$ 399
    Sat
  • AU$ 423
    Sun

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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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$ 567 in January, 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$ 180, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 443. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; 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$ 405. 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$ 180. 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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