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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Sydney

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JQ Return flights from $378
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$378
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Wed 04 Nov$378
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Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$378
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$378
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 31 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 12 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Wed 11 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Wed 11 Nov$388
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$388
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Wed 11 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Wed 11 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 23 NovRet. Wed 25 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 25 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Tue 24 Nov$388
JQ,VA Return flights from $510
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$510
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$524
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Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$525
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$564
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$667
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$933
VA Return flights from $512
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$512
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$555
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Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$557
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$588
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$645
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,245
QF,VA Return flights from $554
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$554
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$584
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Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$604
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$643
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$643
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,058
JQ,QF Return flights from $558
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$558
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$620
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Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$631
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$632
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$633
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,055
QF Return flights from $593
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$593
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$623
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Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$644
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$683
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$717
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,146
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $673
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$673
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$689
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Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$695
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$716
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$736
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,183
TL,VA Return flights from $1,192
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,192
JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $1,222
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,222
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $1,306
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,306
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$1,782
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,336
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,336
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$1,808
JQ,TL Return flights from $1,405
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$1,405
NZ,QF Return flights from $1,598
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$1,598
QF,TL Return flights from $1,925
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$1,925
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$2,404
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Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$2,443
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$2,545
Dep. Sun 15 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$2,546
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$2,546
NZ,VA Return flights from $2,825
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Sun 15 Nov$2,825

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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.

Jul 2026
$422
Aug 2026
$322
Sep 2026
$338
Oct 2026
$430
Jan 2027
$338

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is August 2026, with return fares from $322 — 25% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $430).

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 $322. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $430.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $370. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and January, you'll generally pay up to 13% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$422
August 2026
$322
September 2026
$338
October 2026
$430
January 2027
$338

Average Darwin to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$892
August 2026
$654
October 2026
$694
November 2026
$704

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 31 October 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?

Virgin Australia flies direct.

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

We were not able to find any direct flights to Sydney.

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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