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Flights to Northern Territory in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Northern Territory
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Northern Territory. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 February 2026.

Mon 22/610:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 24/614:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2$324
Thu 14/510:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 17/514:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2$348
Sun 10/510:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 12/514:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$350
Mon 23/310:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 30/313:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$355
Sun 31/510:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 4/614:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$365
Tue 24/320:20
SYD
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 30m
Jetstar
Fri 27/300:10
DRW
-
SYD
Nonstop4h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$373
Tue 5/510:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 12/514:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$373
Wed 11/320:20
SYD
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 17/300:10
DRW
-
SYD
Nonstop4h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$376
Sun 10/510:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 11/514:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$382
Sun 19/410:35
SYD
-
AYQ
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 21/414:30
AYQ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$383
Sun 18/1007:40
SYD
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 50m
Virgin Australia
Fri 23/1011:45
DRW
-
SYD
Nonstop4h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 10/2$397
Wed 25/320:20
SYD
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 31/300:15
DRW
-
SYD
Nonstop4h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$401

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Find the latest flights to Northern Territory in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 11 February 2026.

Return from

$373

One-way from

$179

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$489

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/3-27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
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  • Jetstar
  • 25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Sydney to Northern Territory
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Northern Territory.
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

10:35-13:40

Nonstop3h 35m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Sun 17/5

14:30-18:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$348

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 27/3

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$373

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

10:35-12:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Mon 30/3

13:30-18:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$380

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Tue 31/3

00:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$401

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

10:35-13:40

Nonstop3h 35m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Thu 14/5

14:30-18:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$406

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Sat 18/4

01:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$420

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/6

10:35-13:40

Nonstop3h 35m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 24/6

16:25-22:20

1 stop5h 25m

$423

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

16:35-00:50

1 stop8h 45m

Darwin

Fri 3/7

01:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

$430

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

10:00-15:40

1 stop6h 10m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Sun 17/5

14:30-18:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$437

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

09:00-15:40

1 stop7h 10m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 17/6

14:30-18:00

Nonstop3h 00m

$448

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Northern Territory

How long is the flight to Northern Territory?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Northern Territory takes 3 hours 38 minutes. Flights to Northern Territory from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Northern Territory

The most flights from Sydney to Northern Territory are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Northern Territory?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Northern Territory are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $158
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
From $103
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $259
Airnorth
Airnorth
From $263

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Northern Territory?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Northern Territory are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Northern Territory by month

Plan your trip to Northern Territory by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Northern Territory by month

Plan your trip to Northern Territory by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Northern Territory, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Northern Territory?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Northern Territory in the last few years. This data was updated on 11 February 2026.
The most popular places in Northern Territory to fly to are Darwin, Yulara, Alice Springs and Nhulunbuy.

Reviews of airlines servicing Northern Territory

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Northern Territory. 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 Northern Territory. Reviews last updated 11 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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
438 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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
988 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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
519 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

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 Northern Territory

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Northern Territory?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Northern Territory.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Northern Territory?

    Darwin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Northern Territory. One-way flights to Darwin typically cost $70, while return flights cost around $86.

  • How much is a return flight to Northern Territory?

    A return flight to Northern Territory will typically cost around $242, however they can be found for as little as $86.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Northern Territory depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Northern Territory, Darwin offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 40 minutes).

  • 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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