Flights from Sydney to Darwin: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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3148 km

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Direct flights to Darwin

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Weather now

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+79°F

Few clouds

Airports

DRW

7km

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July

2026

Flight prices from Sydney to Darwin

Typically the return flight from Sydney to Darwin costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Sydney to Darwin flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $254 to $260. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $254 – $260.

Is Darwin an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Sydney to Darwin with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Sydney to Darwin

There are 10 airlines that fly directly from Sydney to Darwin: Qantas Airways Ltd., LAN Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Qatar Airways, AlbaStar, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Australia International if you are departing from Sydney. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Most airlines arrive to Darwin International Airport. Most flights depart on Wednesday, Monday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Sydney to Darwin

Qantas Airways Ltd.

SYD

DRW

LAN Airlines

SYD

DRW

Air New Zealand

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DRW

Air Niugini

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DRW

Qatar Airways

SYD

DRW

AlbaStar

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DRW

Alaska Airlines

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DRW

Fiji Airways

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DRW

Jetstar

SYD

DRW

Virgin Australia International

SYD

DRW

The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from Sydney to Darwin

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Sydney to Darwin, including Virgin Australia International, IndiGo, Jetstar, Fiji Airways and others.

Virgin Australia International

IndiGo

Jetstar

Fiji Airways

Airports in Darwin and Sydney

Darwin has 1 airport and Sydney has 4 airports.

Darwin

Sydney

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

7 km from Darwin city center.

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Taxi

~10 min.

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Bus

~70 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

10 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Darwin is better?

The closest airport to Darwin city center is Darwin International Airport (DRW) with 7 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Darwin International Airport (DRW), trip will take 70 min. Most airlines like Qantas Airways Ltd., LAN Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Qatar Airways, AlbaStar, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Australia International with direct flights are flying to Darwin International Airport (DRW).

Planning a trip from Sydney to Darwin? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Darwin looks currently:

Sun, 05 July

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+79°F

Few clouds

7 m/s

70 %

Mon, 06 July

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+82°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

46 %

Tue, 07 July

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+82°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

42 %

Wed, 08 July

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+84°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

46 %

Thu, 09 July

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+84°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

48 %

Fri, 10 July

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+84°F

Rain

4 m/s

42 %

Sat, 11 July

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+84°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

38 %

Sun, 12 July

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+84°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

36 %

Mon, 13 July

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+84°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

32 %

Tue, 14 July

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+82°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

38 %

Wed, 15 July

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+79°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

28 %

Thu, 16 July

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+79°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

39 %

Fri, 17 July

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+81°F

Few clouds

8 m/s

39 %

Sat, 18 July

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+82°F

Few clouds

6 m/s

47 %

Sun, 19 July

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+84°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

37 %

Mon, 20 July

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+82°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

38 %

How expensive is Darwin?

Darwin prices compared to Sydney:

Darwin is in average 1% more expensive than Sydney. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Utilities (+2%) and Clothing (-4%).

Some Price Examples (vs Sydney):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$25.60 vs $18.44

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$102.45 vs $102.45

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McMeal at McDonalds

$12.96 vs $12.30

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Cappuccino (regular)

$5.41 vs $4.14

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.25 vs $3.25

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.12 vs $2.78

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.59 vs $1.74

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.56 vs $2.72

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$5.88 vs $4.89

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.58 vs $11.58

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$12.30 vs $11.25

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Banana (1kg)

$3.95 vs $3.48

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$15.36 vs $15.36

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$5.59 vs $5.06

Darwin in average is 1% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Buy, Rent, Transport prices.

FAQ

Flying from Sydney to Darwin? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Darwin has?

There are 1 of airport in Darwin: Darwin International Airport. The closest one is Darwin International Airport which is 7 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Sydney and Darwin?

A passenger flying direct from Sydney to Darwin will travel around 3148 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Darwin?

You should expect a flight time of around 3h 23m – 15h 13m.

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What’s the weather like in Darwin?

On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Few clouds and +79°F in Darwin.

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Is there a direct connection between Sydney and Darwin?

Yes, there are direct flights from Sydney to Darwin. You can fly to Darwin 2 days a week: Wednesday, Monday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Sydney to Darwin: Qantas Airways Ltd., LAN Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Qatar Airways, AlbaStar, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Australia International.

Darwin guide

Darwin themes

This is what Darwin is known for:

Nightlife

Family

Beach

Location

Darwin is located in Australia, 3148 km away from Sydney:

Darwin time zone

Both Sydney and Darwin have the same time zone

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04:44

Time in Darwin right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Australian Dollar equals 69.42 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 144.05 Australian Dollar.

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$100 = $69.42

Exchange rate

Visa to Australia

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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E-visa is required

For US citizens

Language in Australia

Official language in Australia is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Darwin might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Darwin generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

Darwin pros and cons

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