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Cheap flights from Darwin to Sydney

15 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 4h 25m in the air, 1,957 mi (3,149 km). Tickets from $137.

Flights from Darwin to Sydney

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Prices by day: Darwin to Sydney

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Best fares from Darwin to Sydney

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $137 14 January 2027, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $137 14 January 2027, Jetstar Cheapest in the next 7 days $254 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $254 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $137

Darwin to Sydney at a glance

flight time, from 4h 20m to 4h 35m
4h 25m
straight-line distance
1,957 mi (3,149 km)
flights a week
15
flight today
1
first and last departure
00:10 - 12:00
lowest price, nonstop, 14 January
$137
average across months
$219
airlines
3

Darwin to Sydney ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $137. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is December 2026: from $267. The average across months is $219.

Darwin to Sydney flight schedule

15 flights a week, 1 today, 6 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
JQ 671
Jetstar
00:10 Darwin International
06:15 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 2
4h 35m
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
Airbus A320
QF 843
Qantas
01:10 Darwin International
07:05 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 3
4h 25m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
Boeing 737-800
QF 841
Qantas
12:00 Darwin International
17:55 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 3
4h 25m
Daily
Boeing 737-800

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 22 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
VA 1350
Virgin Australia
11:45 Darwin International
17:45 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 2
4h 30m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
JQ 671
Jetstar
00:15 Darwin International
06:10 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 2
4h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
QF 843
Qantas
01:35 Darwin International
07:25 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 3
4h 20m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
JQ 671
Jetstar
01:15 Darwin International
06:10 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 2
4h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
VA 1350
Virgin Australia
12:45 Darwin International
17:40 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 2
4h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 737
QF 841
Qantas
13:05 Darwin International
17:55 Sydney (Kingsford Smith), terminal 3
4h 20m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Sydney is 1.5 hours ahead of Darwin. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Darwin to Sydney

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Qantas11 a week Jetstar4 a week Virgin Australiafrom 22 March
  • Qantas: 2 flights, first departure at 01:10, last at 12:00, tickets from $267 on 21 December MTWTFSS Qantas Darwin to Sydney
  • Jetstar: 1 flight, departs at 00:10, tickets from $137 on 14 January MTWTFSS Jetstar Darwin to Sydney
  • Virgin Australia: 1 flight, first departure at 11:45, last at 12:45 MTWTFSS

Airports

Where flights from Darwin to Sydney depart and land

Departure from Darwin

Darwin International DRW

15 flights a week, 4 mi (7 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Sydney

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) SYD

15 flights a week, terminals 2, 3, 5 mi (8 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit Sydney

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and September, +17° to +21° by day, sea +18° to +20°. In November it is +24° by day and +15° at night, sea +20°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +19° +22° 16 days
Feb
+26° +19° +23° 16 days
Mar
+25° +18° +23° 16 days
Apr
+22° +14° +22° 12 days
May
+19° +11° +21° 12 days
Jun
+17° +8° +20° 7 days
Jul
+17° +8° +18° 9 days
Aug
+19° +9° +18° 9 days
Sep
+21° +11° +19° 7 days
Oct
+23° +13° +19° 12 days
Nov
+24° +15° +20° 13 days
Dec
+26° +17° +21° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Darwin to Sydney?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 25 minutes on average, from 4h 20m to 4h 35m depending on the flight.
How far is Sydney from Darwin?
1,957 mi (3,149 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Darwin to Sydney?
Qantas (11 a week), Jetstar (4 a week) and Virgin Australia.
How many flights a day are there from Darwin to Sydney?
1 flight today and 15 a week, about 2.1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Darwin to Sydney?
The first departure is at 00:10 (JQ671), the last at 12:00 (QF841). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Sydney?
January 2027: tickets from $137. The most expensive is December 2026, from $267.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Darwin to Sydney?
14 January 2027 (Thursday): from $137 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Darwin to Sydney?
Jetstar: nonstop tickets from $137 on 14 January by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
Sydney is 1.5 hours ahead of Darwin. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Darwin airport do flights to Sydney leave from?
Darwin International (15 a week).