What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney to Darwin in about 4h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 50m. There are 3151 km between Sydney and Darwin. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

Consider Air Niugini (100%), Qatar Airways (96%) or Virgin Australia (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Darwin.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

C$ 214+ Cheap Flights from Sydney to Darwin

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Darwin

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Direct

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.

Wed 4/118:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 30m

Tue 10/1112:10 a.m. -

Nonstop4h 35m

Deal found 6/10C$ 412

Wed 28/108:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 30m

Tue 10/1112:10 a.m. -

Nonstop4h 35m

Deal found 7/10C$ 508

Fri 20/118:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 30m

Sun 22/117:05 p.m. -

1 stop13h 35m

Deal found 8/10C$ 526

Fri 6/118:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 30m

Thu 12/117:05 p.m. -

1 stop12h 15m

Deal found 7/10C$ 533

Tue 24/118:15 a.m. -

Nonstop4h 25m

Sun 29/111:10 a.m. -

Nonstop4h 25m

Deal found 8/10C$ 538

Fri 20/118:30 a.m. -

1 stop6h 35m

Fri 27/112:20 p.m. -

1 stop6h 35m

Deal found 6/10C$ 554

Sat 21/118:00 a.m. -

1 stop7h 05m

Fri 27/1112:40 a.m. -

1 stop6h 15m

Deal found 6/10C$ 555

Wed 23/128:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 30m

Fri 1/112:10 a.m. -

Nonstop4h 35m

Deal found 5/10C$ 561

Fri 6/118:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 30m

Fri 13/115:20 p.m. -

1 stop15h 25m

Deal found 9/10C$ 571

Thu 22/108:25 p.m. -

Nonstop4h 35m

Fri 30/1012:10 a.m. -

Nonstop4h 35m

Deal found 9/10C$ 587

Mon 23/116:15 p.m. -

1 stop7h 05m

Mon 30/112:20 p.m. -

1 stop6h 35m

Deal found 9/10C$ 622

Find flight deals from Sydney to Darwin

Round-trip from	C$ 412
One-way from	C$ 214
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	August
Average price	C$ 517

Jetstar
4/11-10/11
Nonstop
9h 05m total
Sydney to Darwin

Search Deals

Jetstar
16/2-31/12
Nonstop
4h 30m total
Sydney to Darwin

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 22 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

Search Deals

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

8:25 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 232

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/12

8:25 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 232

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

8:25 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 232

Quickest round-trip

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/2

8:15 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Nonstop4h 25m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 248

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/12

8:30 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 278

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

8:30 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 278

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/1

8:00 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 278

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

7:30 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 278

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

8:30 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 278

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

7:40 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop4h 50m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 322

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/10

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Darwin from Sydney with our price prediction graph.

SYD-DRW

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Darwin

Prices

Airlines

Delays

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Darwin is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of C$ 473). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 597). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

When flying from Sydney to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between C$ 427 and C$ 595 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 412 on Jetstar (4 Nov-10 Nov).

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?
Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney to Darwin in about 4h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 50m. There are 3151 km between Sydney and Darwin. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?
Consider Air Niugini (100%), Qatar Airways (96%) or Virgin Australia (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Darwin.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of C$ 473). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 597). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Complete your trip

Direct flights to Australia

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Other flights from Sydney

Popular flights

Complete your trip

Darwin car rentals

Darwin Airport car rentals

Alice Springs car rentals

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Darwin?

Deals for Sydney to Darwin flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Darwin?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Darwin from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Darwin with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Darwin with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Darwin become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Sydney to Darwin on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin from C$ 214

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Darwin

Cheapest flights from Sydney to DarwinExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.

Best flights from Sydney to DarwinDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Direct flights from Sydney to DarwinExplore direct flight options from Sydney to Darwin based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Darwin based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from Sydney to DarwinDiscover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Darwin. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Darwin. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Sydney to DarwinSearch for one-way flight options from Sydney to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Find flight deals from Sydney to Darwin

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Darwin that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Darwin from Sydney with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Darwin is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

When flying from Sydney to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between C$ 427 and C$ 595 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 412 on Jetstar (4 Nov-10 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Darwin by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Australia

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Australia.

Search flights from Sydney to Darwin by cabin class

Find flights from Sydney to Darwin, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Sydney and Darwin flights

Browse other Sydney and Darwin flight options. Last updated on 10 October 2026.

Other flights from Sydney

Browse through other flights departing from Sydney. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 October 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Darwin?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Darwin?

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Darwin with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Darwin become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2026.

Best flights from Sydney to Darwin
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Direct flights from Sydney to Darwin
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Darwin based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Darwin
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Darwin. Data last updated 10 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Sydney to Darwin
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 October 2026.

Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between C$ 427 and C$ 595 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 412 on Jetstar (4 Nov-10 Nov).