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Cheap flights from Darwin to New South Wales from $208

DRW — SYD
3 Oct — 10 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to New South Wales

Mon 5/1000:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 8/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 31/8$405
Sun 11/1000:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Mon 19/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 2/9$415
Wed 30/901:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 8/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 29/8$422
Sun 11/1000:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 16/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 30/8$432
Mon 28/901:15 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Wed 30/920:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 31/8$433
Sun 15/1100:10 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Fri 20/1120:25 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 2/9$438
Sun 18/1000:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 23/1020:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 30/8$450
Tue 10/1100:10 -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 18/1107:15 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 2/9$610
Sun 11/1001:15 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 17/1018:00 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 31/8$626
Mon 5/1014:05 -
1 stop5h 55m
Sat 17/1008:05 -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 3/9$635
Sun 11/1000:15 -
1 stop21h 20m
Fri 16/1017:10 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 30/8$647
Wed 14/1000:15 -
1 stop6h 45m
Thu 22/1007:10 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 31/8$712

Find flight deals from Darwin to New South Wales

Round-trip from

$405

One-way from

$208

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$422 or less

Good one-way deal

$292 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/10-8/10
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Darwin to New South Wales
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/1-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Darwin to New South Wales
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Wed 14/10

00:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$253

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Mon 28/12

00:10-06:15

Nonstop4h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Fri 30/10

00:10-06:15

Nonstop4h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Fri 29/1

00:40-08:25

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$280

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Tue 9/2

14:20-22:25

1 stop6h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$280

DarwinCoolangatta

DRW Darwin - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

DRWOOL

Darwin

Mon 18/1

00:10-18:00

1 stop17h 20m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

DarwinCoolangatta

DRW Darwin - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

DRWOOL

Darwin

Fri 4/12

00:10-17:40

1 stop17h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$292

DarwinSydney

DRW Darwin - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DRWSYD

Darwin

Tue 8/9

01:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$298

DarwinCoolangatta

DRW Darwin - OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

DRWOOL

Darwin

Sun 11/10

00:15-22:05

1 stop21h 20m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$312

DarwinNewcastle

DRW Darwin - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

DRWNTL

Darwin

Thu 8/10

14:05-21:30

1 stop5h 55m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to New South Wales

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New South Wales from Darwin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to New South Wales

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to New South Wales?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New South Wales (average of $398). Flying from Darwin to New South Wales in May is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Darwin to New South Wales in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to New South Wales

The most flights from DRW to AUNSW are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Darwin to New South Wales?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Darwin to New South Wales flights typically cost between $398 and $618 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $405 on Jetstar (5 Oct–8 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to New South Wales?

The price you pay for your flight from Darwin to New South Wales may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Darwin to New South Wales. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
1,088 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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
474 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

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

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to New South Wales?

    If you book a flight to New South Wales from Darwin, you will be flying from Darwin, which is the city’s only airport. Darwin (DRW) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Darwin.

  • How popular is this Darwin to New South Wales flight route?

    The Darwin to New South Wales flight path was viewed by 1,368 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to New South Wales?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Darwin to New South Wales in just under 4h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 25m. Darwin and New South Wales are separated by a distance of 3151 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to New South Wales one-way?

    $164 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $246 and $332, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Darwin to New South Wales?

    Most travellers choose Darwin - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Darwin - Newcastle Williamtown or Darwin - Coolangatta Gold Coast when deciding on the best route from Darwin to New South Wales.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to New South Wales?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to New South Wales are Qatar Airways (90%), Air France (89%) and Air Niugini (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to New South Wales?

    While on average a flight from Darwin to New South Wales is generally $430, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $187. When looking at the most popular route, (Darwin - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $541 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to New South Wales?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to New South Wales?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to New South Wales?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New South Wales (average of $398). Flying from Darwin to New South Wales in May is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to New South Wales

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$195Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$231Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$234Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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