Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between $378 and $636 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $378 on Jetstar (27 Feb-1 Mar). Find deals

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

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About 19% of weekly flights between Sydney and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between $378 and $636 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $378 on Jetstar (27 Feb-1 Mar). Find deals

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

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 2,100 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Departing from Sydney to Darwin will take you 4h 30m. Sydney and Darwin are separated by a distance of 3151 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 8

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

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Currently priced at $210, 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 $264 and $409, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Darwin one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $166. Virgin Australia flights start at $251 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $336 one-way.

Question 10

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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 11

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of $182). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

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The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 15

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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On average you can expect to pay $395 for a flight from Sydney to Darwin. The cheapest flight overall is $170 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Darwin) is currently priced at $455.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

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Consider LATAM Airlines (79%), Air France (79%) or Hawaiian Airlines (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Darwin.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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.

Question 20

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, Cathedral of St Stephen, or Treasury Casino. Roma Street Parkland, Cathedral of St Stephen, and Treasury Casino can be visited by traveling about 12.6 km, 12.3 km, and 13.0 km respectively from Brisbane. Those on a stopover in Brisbane in need of a car hire can book one at Brisbane for about $61.

Question 21

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Darwin as you normally would.

Question 22

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 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Kingsford Smith to Darwin offered by 3 different airlines.

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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.

Question 26

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.

Question 28

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.

Question 29

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	$378
One-way from	$190
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$524
Good round-trip deal	$377 or less
Good one-way deal	$185 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$210	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$264	Average$557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$409	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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