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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 QAR 466 and round-trip from QAR 970. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 970 QAR 1,603
      39% off
      39% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 970
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,028 QAR 1,603
      36% off
      36% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,028
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,032 QAR 1,603
      36% off
      36% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,032
    • 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
      QAR 1,060
      34% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,060
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,071
      33% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,071
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,075
      33% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,075
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,086
      32% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,086
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,107
      31% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,107
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,107
      31% off
      QAR 1,603 QAR 1,107
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 466 QAR 1,187
      61% off
      61% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 466
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 534 QAR 1,187
      55% off
      55% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 534
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 535 QAR 975
      45% off
      45% off
      QAR 975 QAR 535
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 535
      55% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 535
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 567
      42% off
      QAR 975 QAR 567
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 570
      42% off
      QAR 975 QAR 570
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 577
      51% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 577
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 592
      39% off
      QAR 975 QAR 592
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 594
      50% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 594
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 466 QAR 1,655
      72% off
      72% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 466
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 534 QAR 1,655
      68% off
      68% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 534
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 535 QAR 1,655
      68% off
      68% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 535
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 577
      65% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 577
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 594
      64% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 594
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 596
      64% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 596
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 612
      63% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 612
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 619
      63% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 619
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 655
      60% off
      QAR 1,655 QAR 655
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 466 QAR 1,187
      61% off
      61% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 466
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 534 QAR 1,187
      55% off
      55% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 534
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 535 QAR 975
      45% off
      45% off
      QAR 975 QAR 535
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 535
      55% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 535
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 567
      42% off
      QAR 975 QAR 567
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 570
      42% off
      QAR 975 QAR 570
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 577
      51% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 577
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 592
      39% off
      QAR 975 QAR 592
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 594
      50% off
      QAR 1,187 QAR 594
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,004 QAR 4,703
      79% off
      79% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 1,004
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,005 QAR 4,703
      79% off
      79% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 1,005
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,227 QAR 4,703
      74% off
      74% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 1,227
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,350
      71% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 1,350
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,408
      70% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 1,408
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 2,096
      55% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 2,096
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 2,206
      53% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 2,206
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 3,386
      28% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 3,386
    • DRW 14:20
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      SYD 22:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      QAR 1,001
      79% off
      QAR 4,703 QAR 1,001
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 933 QAR 4,457
      79% off
      79% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 933
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,036 QAR 4,457
      77% off
      77% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,036
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,093 QAR 4,457
      75% off
      75% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,093
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,131
      75% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,131
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,162
      74% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,162
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,296
      71% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,296
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,331
      70% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,331
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,385
      69% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,385
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 1,406
      68% off
      QAR 4,457 QAR 1,406
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      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 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 QAR 652. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach QAR 1,226.

QAR 1,226
QAR 939
QAR 652
QAR 365
    Cheapest
  • QAR 1,033
    Oct
  • QAR 884
    Nov
  • QAR 1,148
    Dec
  • QAR 652
    Jan
  • QAR 841
    Feb
  • QAR 937
    Mar
  • QAR 856
    Apr
  • QAR 1,058
    May
  • QAR 1,087
    Jun
  • QAR 1,107
    Jul
  • QAR 1,226
    Aug
  • QAR 923
    Sep

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.

QAR 1,180
QAR 1,032
QAR 883
QAR 735
  • QAR 891
    Mon
  • QAR 883
    Tue
  • QAR 1,041
    Wed
  • QAR 1,007
    Thu
  • QAR 1,180
    Fri
  • QAR 985
    Sat
  • QAR 912
    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 QAR 535) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From QAR 535
Virgin Australia
From QAR 713
Qantas Airways
From QAR 882
Airnorth
From QAR 1,797
Singapore Airlines
From QAR 3,760

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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

    00:10

    DRW

    4h 35m

    06:15

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
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  2. VA454

    Darwin International Airport

    14:20

    DRW

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA990

    Brisbane Airport

    19:50

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    22:25

    SYD

    S M T W T - S

  4. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    19:05

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Direct

    23:25

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  5. JQ811

    Brisbane Airport

    06:50

    BNE

    1h 50m

    Direct

    08:40

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  7. JQ602

    Avalon Airport

    06:00

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - W - F -
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  9. JQ825

    Brisbane Airport

    20:45

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    22:20

    SYD

    S - - - T - S

  10. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  11. JQ612

    Avalon Airport

    20:55

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:20

    SYD

    S - T W T - 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 distance 3,157.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price QAR 466
Cheapest return ticket price QAR 970

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 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 Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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 Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around QAR 1,469 in November, 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 QAR 535, and round-trip fares start from QAR 970. 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 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 Airport is QAR 1,309. 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 QAR 535. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith 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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