Question 1

How popular is this Darwin to Sydney flight route?

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Within the past month, 2,188 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith. Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Darwin to Sydney?

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For as low as $383, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Darwin in 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3151 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Currently priced at $274, Jetstar will fly you from Darwin to Sydney 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 $280 and $405, respectively. Jetstar is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

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

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The best time to book flights from Darwin to Sydney is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Darwin to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 Darwin to Sydney?

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

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Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Sydney

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The most flights from DRW to SYD are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Sydney?

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The cheapest flight price from Darwin to Sydney is $169. On average you can expect to pay $468. The most popular route, (Darwin - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $451.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Sydney?

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Consider American Airlines (75%), Fiji Airways (75%) or Air France (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Sydney.

Question 12

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Darwin to Sydney are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

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

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Of the flights from Darwin to Sydney that have stopovers, most of them stop in Melbourne.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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The majority of Melbourne visitors spend their time at Flinders Street Station, Forum Melbourne, and Princess Theatre. Flinders Street Station, Forum Melbourne, and Princess Theatre are located about 20.0 km, 20.0 km, and 19.6 km, respectively from Melbourne. Travellers can book a car hire at Melbourne for about $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 16

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

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 17

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Darwin to Sydney at least 54 days early can save you up to 87% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 54 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Darwin to Sydney for as little as $414 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $627 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 18

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Sydney. Flights to Sydney from Darwin in February are about $513 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $238.

Question 19

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

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 74% on flights from Darwin to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 20

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

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If you wish to fly to Sydney from Darwin, then you need to book flights from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 12 flights from Darwin (DRW) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) per day to choose from. Flights to Sydney from Darwin are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Sydney?

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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 Darwin to Sydney.

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Sydney 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 Darwin to Sydney?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Darwin to Sydney flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Darwin to Sydney 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 Darwin to Sydney with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	$383
One-way from	$215
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$556
Good round-trip deal	$419 or less
Good one-way deal	$254 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$274	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$280	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$405	Average$805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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