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Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $128 and round-trip from $253. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $253 $441
      43% off
      43% off
      $441 $253
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $260 $441
      41% off
      41% off
      $441 $260
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $291 $441
      34% off
      34% off
      $441 $291
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $294
      33% off
      $441 $294
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $295
      33% off
      $441 $295
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $298
      32% off
      $441 $298
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $302
      32% off
      $441 $302
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 8:25 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      $304
      31% off
      $441 $304
    • DRW 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
      SYD 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:00 PM
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $128 $327
      61% off
      61% off
      $327 $128
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $144 $273
      47% off
      47% off
      $273 $144
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $147 $327
      55% off
      55% off
      $327 $147
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $147
      55% off
      $327 $147
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      $152
      44% off
      $273 $152
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $159
      51% off
      $327 $159
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $163
      50% off
      $327 $163
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $164
      50% off
      $327 $164
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $168
      49% off
      $327 $168
    • DRW 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $128 $327
      61% off
      61% off
      $327 $128
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $144 $273
      47% off
      47% off
      $273 $144
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $147 $327
      55% off
      55% off
      $327 $147
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $147
      55% off
      $327 $147
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      $152
      44% off
      $273 $152
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $159
      51% off
      $327 $159
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $163
      50% off
      $327 $163
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $164
      50% off
      $327 $164
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $168
      49% off
      $327 $168
    • DRW 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      $128 $455
      72% off
      72% off
      $455 $128
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $147 $455
      68% off
      68% off
      $455 $147
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $147 $455
      68% off
      68% off
      $455 $147
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $159
      65% off
      $455 $159
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $163
      64% off
      $455 $163
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      $164
      64% off
      $455 $164
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $168
      63% off
      $455 $168
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      $170
      63% off
      $455 $170
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      $180
      60% off
      $455 $180
    • DRW 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $276 $842
      67% off
      67% off
      $842 $276
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $276 $842
      67% off
      67% off
      $842 $276
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      $337 $842
      60% off
      60% off
      $842 $337
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      $371
      56% off
      $842 $371
    • DRW 1:10 AM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:05 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      $386
      54% off
      $842 $386
    • DRW 12:10 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      SYD 6:15 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      $553
      34% off
      $842 $553
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      $575
      32% off
      $842 $575
    • DRW 1:10 AM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:05 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      $606
      28% off
      $842 $606
    • DRW 2:20 PM
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      SYD 10:25 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      $275
      67% off
      $842 $275
    • DRW 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 1:10 AM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:05 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      $256 $842
      70% off
      70% off
      $842 $256
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      $285 $842
      66% off
      66% off
      $842 $285
    • DRW 1:10 AM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:05 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      $300 $842
      64% off
      64% off
      $842 $300
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      $309
      63% off
      $842 $309
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      $311
      63% off
      $842 $311
    • DRW 1:10 AM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:05 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      $319
      62% off
      $842 $319
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      $356
      57% off
      $842 $356
    • DRW 1:10 AM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 7:05 AM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      $365
      56% off
      $842 $365
    • DRW 12:00 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      SYD 5:55 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      $380
      55% off
      $842 $380
    • DRW 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 2:00 PM
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of $179. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $337.

$337
$258
$179
$100
    Cheapest
  • $284
    Oct
  • $243
    Nov
  • $315
    Dec
  • $179
    Jan
  • $231
    Feb
  • $257
    Mar
  • $235
    Apr
  • $290
    May
  • $299
    Jun
  • $304
    Jul
  • $337
    Aug
  • $254
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$324
$284
$243
$203
  • $245
    Mon
  • $243
    Tue
  • $286
    Wed
  • $277
    Thu
  • $324
    Fri
  • $271
    Sat
  • $250
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $144) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $144
Virgin Australia
From $186
Qantas Airways
From $260
Airnorth
From $488

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What is the flight schedule from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Darwin to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ671

    Darwin International Airport

    12:10 AM

    DRW

    4h 35m

    6:15 AM

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
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  2. VA454

    Darwin International Airport

    2:20 PM

    DRW

    4h 5m

    Nonstop

    6:55 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA990

    Brisbane Airport

    7:50 PM

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T - S

  4. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    7:05 PM

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    11:25 PM

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  5. JQ811

    Brisbane Airport

    6:50 AM

    BNE

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    8:40 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    4:50 PM

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  7. JQ602

    Avalon Airport

    6:00 AM

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:25 AM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    1:30 AM

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:40 AM

    BNE

    S M - W - F -
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  9. JQ825

    Brisbane Airport

    8:45 PM

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:20 PM

    SYD

    S - - - T - S

  10. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    4:50 PM

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  11. JQ612

    Avalon Airport

    8:55 PM

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:20 PM

    SYD

    S - T W T - S
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About Darwin International Airport and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

Learn about Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,157.9 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $128
Cheapest return ticket price $253

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

    Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 9 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport departs at 00:10, and the last departs at 12:05, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $403 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 06:30 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 13:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 17:55 and arrives in Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) at 22:40.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2403 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport currently start from $144, and round-trip fares start from $253. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 6 minutes, and around 19 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport is $360. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $144. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport operates around 16 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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