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$197+ Cheap flights to Darwin

— DRW
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Darwin in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Darwin

Thu 8/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Sun 18/1000:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 29/8$367
Thu 8/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 14/1000:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 27/8$371
Sat 19/920:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Sat 26/901:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 25/8$385

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Return from

$367

One-way from

$197

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin.
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SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Wed 14/10

00:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$371

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Sun 18/10

00:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$378

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/12

20:25-23:25

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 1/1

00:10-06:15

Nonstop4h 35m

$486

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Wed 30/9

01:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$487

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/9

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Wed 30/9

01:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$504

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Thu 15/10

14:05-22:20

1 stop6h 45m

$509

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/2

07:00-16:10

1 stop10h 40m

Darwin

Tue 9/2

00:10-06:15

Nonstop4h 35m

$521

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Sat 10/10

00:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$543

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

08:00-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Darwin

Sun 18/10

14:05-22:20

1 stop6h 45m

$560
Cheapest one-way

SydneyDarwin

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DRW Darwin

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/9

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

$201

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Booking 65 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 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
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,087 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 13 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, Virgin Australia 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 $163, while return flights cost around $133.

  • How much is a return flight to Darwin?

    A return flight to Darwin will typically cost around $192, however they can be found for as little as $133.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Crocosaurus Cove?

    f being close to Crocosaurus Cove is important to you, you’ll want to land at Darwin Airport.

  • 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).

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