$126+ Cheap flights to Northern Territory

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DRW
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
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Flights to Northern Territory in 2025

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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 12 December 2025.

Tue 16/1210:35SYD - AYQ
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Wed 17/1213:25AYQ - SYD
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$395
Tue 16/1209:30SYD - AYQ
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1213:25AYQ - SYD
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$458
Mon 15/1210:35SYD - AYQ
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Wed 17/1213:25AYQ - SYD
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$467
Sat 13/1208:30SYD - AYQ
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:10AYQ - SYD
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$476
Sat 13/1210:35SYD - AYQ
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Mon 15/1213:10AYQ - SYD
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$497
Sat 20/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Wed 7/100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$502
Wed 17/1210:50SYD - AYQ
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1214:15AYQ - SYD
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$526
Thu 18/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1200:40DRW - SYD
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$551
Fri 19/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Thu 8/100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$577
Sat 20/1208:30SYD - DRW
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$581
Fri 19/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Tue 6/100:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$596
Tue 23/1210:35SYD - AYQ
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Fri 26/1213:10AYQ - SYD
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$613

Find flights to Northern Territory

Browse one-way and return flights deals to Northern Territory on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 12 December 2025
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Find the latest flights to Northern Territory in 2025, 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 12 December 2025.

Return from

$409

One-way from

$126

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$505

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/1-25/1
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Sydney to Northern Territory
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Northern Territory.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Northern Territory.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Sat 17/1

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$412

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

21:45-09:15

1 stop13h 00m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 28/1

13:10-17:45

Nonstop3h 05m

$437

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

10:35-12:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 18/2

09:55-21:55

1 stop10h 30m

$446

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

10:35-12:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Thu 29/1

14:15-20:55

1 stop5h 10m

$451

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

09:30-11:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 28/1

13:10-17:45

Nonstop3h 05m

$476

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

09:00-13:30

1 stop6h 00m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Thu 29/1

14:15-21:25

1 stop5h 40m

$481

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

09:30-15:40

1 stop6h 40m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Tue 14/4

16:25-21:55

1 stop5h 00m

$481

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

10:00-15:40

1 stop6h 10m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Thu 28/5

16:25-21:55

1 stop5h 00m

$482

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

08:30-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Thu 28/5

14:25-17:55

Nonstop3h 00m

$482

SydneyYulara

SYD - AYQ

SYDAYQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

10:35-12:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Fri 30/1

09:55-21:55

1 stop10h 30m

$487

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Deals found on 11/12

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Best time to book a flight to Northern Territory

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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 40 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Northern Territory?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Northern Territory. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Northern Territory should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Northern Territory

The most flights from Sydney to Northern Territory are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Northern Territory?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Northern Territory are Virgin Australia, Jetstar 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 12 December 2025.
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 12 December 2025.
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.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

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.

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 $94, while return flights cost around $75.

  • How much is a return flight to Northern Territory?

    A return flight to Northern Territory will typically cost around $275, however they can be found for as little as $75.

  • 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 15 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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