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$192+ Direct flights to Darwin

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Darwin found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DRW
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Sun 30/1111:15SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Fri 5/1200:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/10$393
Fri 28/1111:15SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Wed 3/1200:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$399
Mon 3/1120:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Tue 4/1100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/10$411
Fri 21/1111:15SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Mon 24/1115:00DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/10$417
Fri 14/1120:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Fri 21/1115:00DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$445
Fri 19/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Thu 25/1200:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 15/10$447
Mon 10/1120:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Sun 16/1115:00DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 14/10$467
Sun 23/1111:15SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Fri 28/1115:00DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$468

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Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/11

11:15-14:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 5/12

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$393

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/11

11:15-14:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Wed 3/12

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$399

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

11:15-14:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Mon 24/11

15:00-21:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$419

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 21/11

15:00-21:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$445

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/12

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Thu 25/12

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$447

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

11:15-14:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 28/11

15:00-21:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$468

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Sun 18/1

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$479

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

11:15-14:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Wed 19/11

15:00-21:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$516

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

11:15-14:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 28/11

15:00-21:00

Nonstop4h 30m

$517

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/12

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Sun 28/12

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$534

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 17 October 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
421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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
918 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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
475 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DRW

Temperature

25 - 29 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Darwin

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Darwin to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Darwin?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Darwin will cost users approximately $447. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Darwin, you can expect to pay around $978.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Darwin?

    At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth, Nexus offer direct flights to Darwin. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Darwin.

  • How long is a direct flight to Darwin?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Darwin to last approximately 3h 43m on average. The quickest direct flight to Darwin at this time departs from Cairns (2h 35m), while the longest leaves from Sydney (4h 25m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Darwin?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Darwin, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Darwin, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Darwin?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Darwin is Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin typically costs around $873.

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