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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 NZD 222 and round-trip from NZD 507. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 507 NZD 656
      23% off
      23% off
      NZD 656 NZD 507
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 523 NZD 656
      20% off
      20% off
      NZD 656 NZD 523
    • 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 | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 534 NZD 656
      19% off
      19% off
      NZD 656 NZD 534
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 550
      16% off
      NZD 656 NZD 550
    • 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 | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 568
      13% off
      NZD 656 NZD 568
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 575
      12% off
      NZD 656 NZD 575
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 583
      11% off
      NZD 656 NZD 583
    • 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 | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 569
      13% off
      NZD 656 NZD 569
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      14h 15m
      1 stop
      SYD 16:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 569
      13% off
      NZD 656 NZD 569
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SYD 16:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 222 NZD 354
      37% off
      37% off
      NZD 354 NZD 222
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 226 NZD 331
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 331 NZD 226
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 226 NZD 331
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 331 NZD 226
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 226
      32% off
      NZD 331 NZD 226
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 241
      27% off
      NZD 331 NZD 241
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 244
      26% off
      NZD 331 NZD 244
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 244
      31% off
      NZD 354 NZD 244
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 246
      26% off
      NZD 331 NZD 246
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 253
      28% off
      NZD 354 NZD 253
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 222 NZD 354
      37% off
      37% off
      NZD 354 NZD 222
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 226 NZD 331
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 331 NZD 226
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 226 NZD 331
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 331 NZD 226
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 226
      32% off
      NZD 331 NZD 226
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 241
      27% off
      NZD 331 NZD 241
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 244
      26% off
      NZD 331 NZD 244
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 244
      31% off
      NZD 354 NZD 244
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 246
      26% off
      NZD 331 NZD 246
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 253
      28% off
      NZD 354 NZD 253
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 222 NZD 694
      68% off
      68% off
      NZD 694 NZD 222
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 244 NZD 694
      65% off
      65% off
      NZD 694 NZD 244
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 253 NZD 694
      64% off
      64% off
      NZD 694 NZD 253
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 255
      63% off
      NZD 694 NZD 255
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 261
      62% off
      NZD 694 NZD 261
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 267
      62% off
      NZD 694 NZD 267
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 280
      60% off
      NZD 694 NZD 280
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 287
      59% off
      NZD 694 NZD 287
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 290
      57% off
      NZD 694 NZD 290
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 468 NZD 2,079
      77% off
      77% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 468
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 481 NZD 2,079
      77% off
      77% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 481
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 494 NZD 2,079
      76% off
      76% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 494
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 579
      72% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 579
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 594
      71% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 594
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 726
      65% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 726
    • SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 1,125
      46% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 1,125
    • SYD 08:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 11:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 1,850
      11% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 1,850
    • SYD 07:30
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
      NZD 462
      78% off
      NZD 2,079 NZD 462
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 313 NZD 681
      54% off
      54% off
      NZD 681 NZD 313
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 411 NZD 681
      40% off
      40% off
      NZD 681 NZD 411
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 478 NZD 681
      30% off
      30% off
      NZD 681 NZD 478
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 481
      28% off
      NZD 681 NZD 481
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 481
      28% off
      NZD 681 NZD 481
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 481
      28% off
      NZD 681 NZD 481
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 483
      28% off
      NZD 681 NZD 483
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 487
      28% off
      NZD 681 NZD 487
    • SYD 21:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 00:10
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 487
      28% off
      NZD 681 NZD 487
    • SYD 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport are usually in December, with an average price of NZD 351. June sees the highest fares, around NZD 699.

NZD 699
NZD 525
NZD 351
NZD 177
    Cheapest
  • NZD 495
    Nov
  • NZD 351
    Dec
  • NZD 585
    Jan
  • NZD 448
    Feb
  • NZD 451
    Mar
  • NZD 462
    Apr
  • NZD 618
    May
  • NZD 699
    Jun
  • NZD 513
    Jul
  • NZD 474
    Aug
  • NZD 439
    Sep
  • NZD 434
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Kingsford Smith Airport to Darwin International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

NZD 519
NZD 485
NZD 450
NZD 416
    Cheapest
  • NZD 493
    Mon
  • NZD 510
    Tue
  • NZD 450
    Wed
  • NZD 500
    Thu
  • NZD 451
    Fri
  • NZD 493
    Sat
  • NZD 519
    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 NZD 226) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 226
Qantas Airways
From NZD 297
Virgin Australia
From NZD 342
Airnorth
From NZD 1,271
Singapore Airlines
From NZD 1,696

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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. 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

  5. VA846

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    14:00

    SYD

    1h 35m

    Direct

    15:35

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA1467

    Melbourne Airport

    20:45

    MEL

    4h 35m

    Direct

    23:50

    DRW

    S - T - T - -

  7. JQ613

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    21:20

    SYD

    1h 30m

    Direct

    22:50

    AVV

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ678

    Melbourne Airport

    13:15

    MEL

    4h 30m

    Direct

    16:15

    DRW

    S M T - T - 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 NZD 222
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 507

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 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 NZD 630 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 08:15 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 12:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 20:35 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 00:45.
    • 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 NZD 226, and round-trip fares start from NZD 507. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 19; 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 NZD 496. 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 NZD 226. 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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