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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Darwin to Sydney flights typically cost between $431 and $560 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $378 on Jetstar (6 Dec–15 Dec).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Darwin to Sydney flights typically cost between $431 and $560 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $378 on Jetstar (6 Dec–15 Dec).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

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Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

How often are flights from Darwin to Sydney delayed?

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About 11% of weekly flights between Darwin and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

Question 6

How popular is this Darwin to Sydney flight route?

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Within the past month, 1,273 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Darwin to Sydney?

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For as low as $447, Jetstar can have you in Sydney from Darwin in 4h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3151 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 8

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

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Currently priced at $201, 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 Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $240 and $261, respectively. Jetstar is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Darwin to Sydney are Jetstar ($169), Virgin Australia ($257), and Qantas Airways ($347).

Question 10

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 86 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.

Question 11

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Sydney (average of $429). Flying from Darwin to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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 Darwin to Sydney

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The most flights from DRW to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 15

What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Sydney?

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The cheapest flight price from Darwin to Sydney is $221. On average you can expect to pay $475. The most popular route, (Darwin - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $475.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Sydney?

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Consider Fiji Airways (94%), American Airlines (92%) or Japan Airlines (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Sydney.

Question 17

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, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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, Regent Theatre, and Forum Melbourne. Flinders Street Station, Regent Theatre, and Forum Melbourne are located about 20.0 km, 19.8 km, and 20.0 km, respectively from Melbourne. Travellers can book a car hire at Melbourne for about $56 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Darwin to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Sydney from Darwin, then you need to book flights from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith. There are 14 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 25m is how long a nonstop flight from Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith typically takes.

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

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.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Darwin to Sydney with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Darwin to Sydney with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Darwin to Sydney become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$378
One-way from	$222
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$488
Good round-trip deal	$482 or less
Good one-way deal	$307 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$201	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$240	Average$732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$261	Average$544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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

The best time to book flights from Darwin to Sydney is 86 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.

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

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

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Darwin to Sydney by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Darwin to Sydney flights typically cost between $431 and $560 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $378 on Jetstar (6 Dec–15 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Sydney

The most flights from DRW to SYD are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Darwin to Sydney delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Darwin and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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Darwin to Sydney flights typically cost between $431 and $560 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $378 on Jetstar (6 Dec–15 Dec).