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JQ Return flights from $378
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Sun 06 Sep$378
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Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$388
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$388
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Mon 07 Sep$388
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Sun 06 Sep$388
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Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Fri 04 Sep$398
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Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$432
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$448
JQ,VA Return flights from $433
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$433
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$607
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Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$718
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$779
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VA Return flights from $464
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Dep. Sun 09 MayRet. Mon 10 May$464
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JQ,QF Return flights from $561
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$561
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$743
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Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$810
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$918
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$949
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $609
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$609
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$872
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Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$879
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QF,VA Return flights from $667
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Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$832
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$839
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$854
QF Return flights from $795
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$795
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$924
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Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$933
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$962
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$966
TL,VA Return flights from $1,243
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JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $1,252
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Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,372
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,413
QF,TL Return flights from $2,347
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$2,347
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$2,427
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Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$2,480
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Tue 11 Aug$2,480
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$4,573
SQ,VA Return flights from $2,552
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$2,552
JQ,SQ Return flights from $2,570
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$2,570
QF,SQ Return flights from $2,771
Dep. Thu 30 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$2,771

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Darwin to Sydney

Return fares from Darwin to Sydney by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$378
Sep 2026
$378
Oct 2026
$484
Nov 2026
$388
Mar 2027
$388
Apr 2027
$482
May 2027
$482

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is August 2026, with return fares from $378 — 22% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $484).

When Should You Fly to Sydney?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sydney, with return fares from $378. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $484.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $426. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and November, you'll generally pay up to 11% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Sydney Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Darwin to Sydney return airfares.

August 2026
$378
September 2026
$378
October 2026
$484
November 2026
$388
March 2027
$388
April 2027
$482
May 2027
$482

Average Darwin to Sydney Return Prices

These are the average prices for Darwin to Sydney return airfares.

August 2026
$719
September 2026
$651
October 2026
$655
November 2026
$651
December 2026
$852

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Darwin to Sydney

When is the cheapest time to travel from Darwin to Sydney?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Darwin to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Sydney is $378.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Darwin to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Darwin to Sydney is 29 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Darwin to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Darwin to Sydney is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Darwin to Sydney?

Jetstar flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Darwin to Sydney take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sydney?

The IATA code for Sydney is SYD. It is located in Australia at coordinates -33.93474, 151.166.

When should you book flights to Sydney?

From our data, you should book flights to Sydney 30 days out.


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