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Flights to Darwin in 2025

Find the latest flights to Darwin 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

$340

One-way from

$218

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$415 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
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  • Jetstar
  • 28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin.
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Cheapest flights to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Darwin. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/420:25SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Tue 8/401:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$340
Fri 4/410:00SYD - DRW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/401:20DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$442
Wed 2/408:00SYD - DRW
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 8/400:35DRW - SYD
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$517

Find flights to Darwin within your budget

Locate flights to Darwin that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

20:25-23:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Tue 8/4

01:20-06:10

Nonstop4h 20m

$340

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

10:00-23:55

1 stop15h 25m

Darwin

Thu 10/4

01:20-06:10

Nonstop4h 20m

$442

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

08:00-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

Darwin

Tue 8/4

00:35-08:25

1 stop7h 20m

$517

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

$218

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

07:30-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

$260

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

06:00-23:30

1 stop19h 00m

$339

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

20:45-23:40

Nonstop4h 25m

$404

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Travel insights for flights to Darwin

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Darwin including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Darwin?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Darwin takes 4 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Darwin 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 Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability to Darwin

The most flights from Sydney to Darwin are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Darwin?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $208

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $364

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $233

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Darwin?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin 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 Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar to Darwin have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Darwin?

    Things to do in DarwinDarwin Crocodile Farm is close to the city. It’s Australia’s largest crocodile farm with 36,000 animals. Snowy, the world’s largest albino crocodile in captivity, calls it home. After you’ve seen the crocs you could … eat one. There’s a kiosk at the farm that sells delicious burgers.Markets? Darwin has several; perfect places to pick up a souvenir or a snack. Nightcliff Market in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre is on Sundays between 8am and 2pm. The Rapid Creek Sunday Market is Darwin’s oldest market and operates every Sunday. The Parap Village Market (at Parap Village Shopping Precinct off Parap Road) is on every Saturday between 8am and 2pm. Most attractive of all, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets take place every Thursday and Sunday evening during the dry season (May to October). Bring your own tables, chairs and alcohol and sample cuisine from more than 20 countries. Entertainment is provided by the busking musicians, tarot card readers and street performers. Many people also fly to Darwin to take part in the Darwin festival which takes place in August.If you are planning on taking flights to Darwin during the dry season leave a night free to watch a movie. Deckchair Cinema is Darwin’s independent cinema and it takes place under the stars between April and November. Choose a seat from 250 deckchairs and 100 straight-backed seats. Bringing an extra cushion or two will make your evening even more comfortable.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

    Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Darwin. 3 airlines have flights to Darwin from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Darwin should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 flights from Sydney per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin 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 Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin?

    Darwin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin. One-way flights to Darwin typically cost $148, while return flights cost around $253.

  • How much is a return flight to Darwin?

    A return flight to Darwin will typically cost around $825, however they can be found for as little as $161.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Darwin depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Darwin, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 35 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Crocosaurus Cove?

    f being close to Crocosaurus Cove is important to you, you’ll want to land at Darwin Airport.

  • 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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