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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 $136 and round-trip from $265. 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 | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $265 $360
        26% off
        26% off
        $360 $265
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $290 $360
        19% off
        19% off
        $360 $290
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $293 $360
        19% off
        19% off
        $360 $293
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $294
        18% off
        $360 $294
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $297
        18% off
        $360 $297
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $297
        18% off
        $360 $297
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $297
        18% off
        $360 $297
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $299
        17% off
        $360 $299
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        $302
        16% off
        $360 $302
      • 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
        $303
        16% off
        $360 $303
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 8:25 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:25 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $303
        16% off
        $360 $303
      • 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 | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $306
        15% off
        $360 $306
      • DRW 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
        SYD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:00 PM
        Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $136 $210
        35% off
        35% off
        $210 $136
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $142 $210
        32% off
        32% off
        $210 $142
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $143 $210
        32% off
        32% off
        $210 $143
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $143
        32% off
        $210 $143
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:10 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $152
        28% off
        $210 $152
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $153
        27% off
        $210 $153
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $166
        21% off
        $210 $166
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $167
        20% off
        $210 $167
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $169
        20% off
        $210 $169
      • DRW 1:10 AM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:05 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
        $170
        19% off
        $210 $170
      • DRW 1:10 AM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        SYD 7:05 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        $177
        16% off
        $210 $177
      • DRW 12:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        SYD 6:15 AM
        Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $178
        15% off
        $210 $178
      • DRW 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 2:00 PM
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport 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 $178. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $335.

$335
$257
$178
$100
    Cheapest
  • $322
    Oct
  • $242
    Nov
  • $314
    Dec
  • $178
    Jan
  • $230
    Feb
  • $256
    Mar
  • $234
    Apr
  • $289
    May
  • $297
    Jun
  • $303
    Jul
  • $335
    Aug
  • $252
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, with an average price of $305. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,246.

$1,246
$776
$305
0
    Cheapest
  • $422
    Oct
  • $444
    Nov
  • $664
    Dec
  • $471
    Jan
  • $305
    Feb
  • $1,246
    Mar
  • $658
    Apr
  • $579
    May
  • $654
    Jun
  • $709
    Jul
  • $629
    Aug
  • $520
    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.

$316
$279
$241
$204
  • $247
    Mon
  • $241
    Tue
  • $305
    Wed
  • $274
    Thu
  • $316
    Fri
  • $273
    Sat
  • $253
    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 $136) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $136
Qantas Airways
From $170
Virgin Australia
From $194
Airnorth
From $536

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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. QF843

    Darwin International Airport

    12:35 AM

    DRW

    4h 20m

    6:25 AM

    SYD

    S - T W T F -
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  2. QF841

    Darwin International Airport

    12:05 PM

    DRW

    4h 20m

    5:55 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1350

    Darwin International Airport

    11:45 AM

    DRW

    4h 25m

    5:40 PM

    SYD

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  4. JQ671

    Darwin International Airport

    12:15 AM

    DRW

    4h 25m

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    S M - W - F S
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  5. VA454

    Darwin International Airport

    2:05 PM

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA988

    Brisbane Airport

    7:45 PM

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:20 PM

    SYD

    S M 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 $136
Cheapest return ticket price $265

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 25 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 00:15, and the last departs at 13:05, 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 $389 in October, 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 $136, and round-trip fares start from $265. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; 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 4 minutes, and around 25 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 $328. 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 $136. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport operates around 22 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Darwin International Airport and Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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