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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Darwin

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JQ,VA Return flights from $451
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$451
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$496
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$832
VA Return flights from $551
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$551
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$563
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$913
JQ,QF Return flights from $581
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$581
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$700
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,055
QF,VA Return flights from $643
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$643
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$735
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$988
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $681
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$681
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$707
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,209
QF Return flights from $707
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$707
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$901
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,131
SQ,VA Return flights from $1,357
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,357
JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $1,525
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,525
JQ,TL Return flights from $1,593
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$1,593
QF,SQ Return flights from $1,674
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$1,674
NZ,VA Return flights from $2,092
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$2,092
NZ,QF Return flights from $2,242
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$2,242
QF,TL Return flights from $2,347
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Sun 27 Sep$2,347
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$2,357
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Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$2,879
SQ Return flights from $13,476
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Tue 25 Aug$13,476

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Darwin

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

Aug 2026
$378
Sep 2026
$378
Oct 2026
$404
Nov 2026
$338
Jan 2027
$338
Feb 2027
$1,657
Mar 2027
$482
Apr 2027
$482

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is November 2026, with return fares from $338 — 80% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $1,657).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from $338. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,657.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $557. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, January and August, you'll generally pay up to 39% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Darwin Return Prices

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

August 2026
$378
September 2026
$378
October 2026
$404
November 2026
$338
January 2027
$338
February 2027
$1,657
March 2027
$482
April 2027
$482

Average Sydney to Darwin Return Prices

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

August 2026
$748
September 2026
$661
October 2026
$730
November 2026
$646
December 2026
$678
January 2027
$608
February 2027
$686
March 2027
$557

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Darwin

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Darwin is $452.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Darwin is 22 September 2026.

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

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

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

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

What is the IATA airport code for Darwin?

The IATA code for Darwin is DRW. It is located in Australia at coordinates -12.40826, 130.8774.

When should you book flights to Darwin?

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


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