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How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

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This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin was viewed by 2,404 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Departing from Sydney to Darwin will take you 4h 35m. Sydney and Darwin are separated by a distance of 3151 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin round-trip?

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Currently priced at $254, Jetstar will fly you from Sydney to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $285 and $542, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Darwin flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

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The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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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).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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On average you can expect to pay $1,523 for a flight from Sydney to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Darwin) is currently priced at $448.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

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Consider Jetstar (80%), Qantas Airways (67%) or Hawaiian Airlines (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Darwin.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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Before booking your flight from Sydney to Darwin, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia.

Question 13

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Darwin?

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Sydney to Darwin flights have a stopover in Brisbane most often.

Question 14

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Darwin flights?

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Sydney to Darwin flights have a stopover in Melbourne least often.

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What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Brisbane?

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If you're on a stopover in Brisbane and looking for things to do, consider visiting Roma Street Parkland, Treasury Casino, or Cathedral of St Stephen. Roma Street Parkland, Treasury Casino, and Cathedral of St Stephen can be visited by traveling about 12.6 km, 13.0 km, and 12.3 km respectively from Brisbane. Those on a stopover in Brisbane in need of a car hire can book one at Brisbane for about $54.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Darwin?

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Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Sydney to Darwin. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Darwin.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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To save up to 25% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 33 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sydney to Darwin from $466 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $466 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Darwin from Sydney. Users have commonly found prices around $531 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $214. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

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When flying from Sydney to Darwin, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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To fly from Sydney to Darwin, you need to book a flight from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Darwin (DRW). Nonstop flights to Darwin from Sydney Kingsford Smith take 4h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 11 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Darwin offered by 3 different airlines.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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When you search for this flight from Sydney to Darwin, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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

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

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Darwin with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Darwin from Sydney? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Darwin become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Darwin flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$347
One-way from	$215
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$547
Good round-trip deal	$429 or less
Good one-way deal	$247 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$259	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$285	Average$580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$540	Average$951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin are usually found in February or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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