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Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €124 and round-trip from €257. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €257 €316
        19% off
        19% off
        €316 €257
      • DRW 00:10
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 23:25
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €258 €316
        18% off
        18% off
        €316 €258
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €259 €316
        18% off
        18% off
        €316 €259
      • DRW 01:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 00:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €263
        17% off
        €316 €263
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €268
        15% off
        €316 €268
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €270
        15% off
        €316 €270
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €274
        13% off
        €316 €274
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        €274
        13% off
        €316 €274
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €280
        11% off
        €316 €280
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:30
        Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €286
        9% off
        €316 €286
      • DRW 00:10
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 23:25
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €287
        9% off
        €316 €287
      • DRW 00:10
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        SYD 20:25
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 23:25
        Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €287
        9% off
        €316 €287
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Sep 21 | Normal Airline
        SYD 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DRW 16:00
        Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €124 €165
        25% off
        25% off
        €165 €124
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €125 €165
        24% off
        24% off
        €165 €125
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €125 €165
        24% off
        24% off
        €165 €125
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        €129
        22% off
        €165 €129
      • DRW 01:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €135
        18% off
        €165 €135
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €135
        18% off
        €165 €135
      • DRW 00:10
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €146
        12% off
        €165 €146
      • DRW 00:10
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €146
        12% off
        €165 €146
      • DRW 01:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €147
        11% off
        €165 €147
      • DRW 01:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €148
        10% off
        €165 €148
      • DRW 00:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        SYD 06:10
        Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €148
        10% off
        €165 €148
      • DRW 00:10
        4h 35m
        Direct
        SYD 06:15
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €150
        9% off
        €165 €150
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SYD 14:00
        Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Sep 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of €155. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €292.

€292
€224
€155
€87
    Cheapest
  • €243
    Sep
  • €276
    Oct
  • €210
    Nov
  • €273
    Dec
  • €155
    Jan
  • €200
    Feb
  • €223
    Mar
  • €204
    Apr
  • €252
    May
  • €259
    Jun
  • €263
    Jul
  • €292
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of €265. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,084.

€1,084
€675
€265
0
    Cheapest
  • €385
    Sep
  • €367
    Oct
  • €386
    Nov
  • €577
    Dec
  • €410
    Jan
  • €265
    Feb
  • €1,084
    Mar
  • €572
    Apr
  • €503
    May
  • €569
    Jun
  • €617
    Jul
  • €547
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 departure day from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€269
€239
€209
€179
  • €218
    Mon
  • €209
    Tue
  • €263
    Wed
  • €233
    Thu
  • €269
    Fri
  • €235
    Sat
  • €231
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €125) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €125
Virgin Australia
From €174
Qantas Airways
From €222
Airnorth
From €426

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

    01:15

    DRW

    4h 25m

    06:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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About Darwin International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

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

Flight distance3,157.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€124
Cheapest return ticket price€257

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

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

    Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 4 hours 4 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 01:15, 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 Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €406 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • 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 Airport currently start from €124, and round-trip fares start from €257. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Oct 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 23 minutes, and around 14 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 Airport is €289. 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 Airport, with one-way fares starting from €124. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 14 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 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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