Find flights
Deals
Airlines
Travel Guide

$205+ Cheap flights to Darwin

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DRW
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Darwin in 2025

Find the latest flights to Darwin in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Return from

$345

One-way from

$205

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$540

Good round-trip deal

$418 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/10-17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
Search Deals
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in September 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin.
Search Deals

Find flight deals to Darwin

Cheapest flights to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Darwin. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 12/1020:25SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Fri 17/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$345
Wed 8/1020:25SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Sun 12/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$348
Mon 3/1120:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Tue 4/1100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$360
Mon 13/1017:35SYD - DRW
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Fri 17/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$378
Mon 13/1017:35SYD - DRW
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Sun 19/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$380
Wed 29/1020:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Fri 31/1000:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$382
Wed 29/1020:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Fri 7/1100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$388
Fri 10/1020:25SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Mon 13/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$391
Mon 13/1017:35SYD - DRW
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Wed 15/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$392
Thu 9/1018:45SYD - DRW
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Wed 15/1000:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$395
Mon 20/1017:25SYD - DRW
1 stop8h 40mJetstar
Wed 29/1000:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$400
Thu 9/1020:25SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Tue 14/1001:50DRW - SYD
1 stop7h 25mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$406

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Darwin that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Darwin that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

17:35-00:50

1 stop8h 45m

Darwin

Fri 17/10

00:20-06:10

Nonstop4h 20m

$378

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 7/11

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$388

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/10

17:25-00:35

1 stop8h 40m

Darwin

Wed 29/10

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$400

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Tue 14/10

01:50-10:45

1 stop7h 25m

$406

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

16:55-00:10

1 stop8h 45m

Darwin

Fri 31/10

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$413

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/10

08:00-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Darwin

Fri 31/10

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$487

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/9

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Mon 29/9

01:50-10:45

1 stop8h 25m

$487

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Sun 12/10

06:40-14:55

1 stop6h 45m

$492

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

17:30-00:35

1 stop8h 35m

Darwin

Mon 13/10

01:50-12:40

1 stop9h 20m

$528

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

08:00-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Darwin

Sun 26/10

00:40-08:40

1 stop6h 30m

$531

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/9

Showing 1-10 of 19 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight to Darwin

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Darwin. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

FAQs about flying to Darwin

  • What is good to know if travelling to Darwin?

    Things to do in DarwinDarwin Crocodile Farm is close to the city. It’s Australia’s largest crocodile farm with 36,000 animals. Snowy, the world’s largest albino crocodile in captivity, calls it home. After you’ve seen the crocs you could … eat one. There’s a kiosk at the farm that sells delicious burgers.Markets? Darwin has several; perfect places to pick up a souvenir or a snack. Nightcliff Market in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre is on Sundays between 8am and 2pm. The Rapid Creek Sunday Market is Darwin’s oldest market and operates every Sunday. The Parap Village Market (at Parap Village Shopping Precinct off Parap Road) is on every Saturday between 8am and 2pm. Most attractive of all, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets take place every Thursday and Sunday evening during the dry season (May to October). Bring your own tables, chairs and alcohol and sample cuisine from more than 20 countries. Entertainment is provided by the busking musicians, tarot card readers and street performers. Many people also fly to Darwin to take part in the Darwin festival which takes place in August.If you are planning on taking flights to Darwin during the dry season leave a night free to watch a movie. Deckchair Cinema is Darwin’s independent cinema and it takes place under the stars between April and November. Choose a seat from 250 deckchairs and 100 straight-backed seats. Bringing an extra cushion or two will make your evening even more comfortable.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

    Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Darwin. 3 airlines have flights to Darwin from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Darwin should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 flights from Sydney per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin?

    Darwin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin. One-way flights to Darwin typically cost $91, while return flights cost around $90.

  • How much is a return flight to Darwin?

    A return flight to Darwin will typically cost around $147, however they can be found for as little as $59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Darwin depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Darwin, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Darwin have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Darwin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Darwin?

    Yes. Darwin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Darwin Airport is the closest property to Darwin (0.0 km away from Darwin).

See more FAQs

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.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Darwin?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights to Darwin. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals to Darwin for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Darwin with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights 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 to Darwin become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

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.