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$220+ Cheap flights to Darwin

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Darwin in 2024

Find the latest flights to Darwin in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 11月 2024.

Return from

$375

One-way from

$220

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$557
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/1-18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Sydney to Darwin
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Darwin. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 11月 2024.

金 6/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
日 8/1200:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$405
月 23/1218:15SYD - DRW
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
火 31/1200:10DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$505
土 21/1208:00SYD - DRW
1 stop17h 20mVirgin Australia
日 29/1200:40DRW - SYD
1 stop19h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$576
日 22/1208:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 25mQantas Airways
土 28/1200:55DRW - SYD
1 stop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$915

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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 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 11月 2024.

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SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

金 17/1

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

土 18/1

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$375

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

金 17/1

07:00-12:35

1 stop7h 05m

Darwin

土 18/1

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

$464

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

木 13/2

07:00-12:35

1 stop7h 05m

Darwin

火 18/2

13:20-22:25

1 stop7h 35m

$516

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

月 3/3

08:20-11:15

Nonstop4h 25m

Darwin

日 9/3

12:00-17:55

Nonstop4h 25m

$778

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

水 4/12

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

$220

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

火 1/4

07:30-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

$259

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

日 12/1

21:30-23:30

1 stop27h 30m

$338

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

水 1/1

08:20-11:15

Nonstop4h 25m

$384

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Deals found on 19/11

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Travel insights for flights to Darwin

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When is the best time to book a flight to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 18 November 2024.

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 Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Darwin

The most flights from Sydney to Darwin are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 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 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 20 11月 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways to Darwin have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

7.6
Good
821 reviews
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

7.6
Good
489 reviews
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

6.7
Okay
508 reviews
7.6
Good
821 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew were great. Food was amazing and the toilet was clean. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

  • 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 6 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 $99, while return flights cost around $97.

  • How much is a return flight to Darwin?

    A return flight to Darwin will typically cost around $228, however they can be found for as little as $63.

  • 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).

  • 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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