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JQ Return flights from $378
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$378
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Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$378
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Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$378
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$378
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Mon 07 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Wed 09 Sep$378
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 15 Sep$378
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$378
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Tue 08 Sep$378
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Mon 07 Sep$378
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$378
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$378
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$378
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Mon 07 Sep$378
Dep. Thu 10 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$378
Dep. Thu 05 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$388
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Thu 10 Sep$388
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$388
Dep. Sat 07 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$388
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$388
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Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Tue 15 Sep$388
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$388
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$388
JQ,VA Return flights from $420
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$420
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$459
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Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$467
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$489
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$493
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$696
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$746
VA Return flights from $484
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Wed 21 Oct$484
Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Fri 16 Oct$484
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Dep. Fri 16 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$484
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sun 06 Sep$484
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Mon 19 Oct$484
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Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$484
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Mon 19 Oct$484
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$484
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Dep. Wed 09 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$484
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Mon 14 Sep$484
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Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Mon 19 Oct$484
Dep. Mon 07 SepRet. Sun 18 Oct$484
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 02 Sep$484
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Wed 21 Oct$484
Dep. Sun 13 SepRet. Fri 16 Oct$484
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$484
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$484
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Mon 19 Oct$484
JQ,QF Return flights from $529
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$529
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$551
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Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$580
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$584
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$585
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$742
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$827
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $582
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$582
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$598
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Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$632
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$650
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$741
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$1,018
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$1,060
QF,VA Return flights from $600
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$600
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$606
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Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$616
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$648
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$681
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$843
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$865
QF Return flights from $641
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Tue 08 Sep$641
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$662
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Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$662
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$705
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$728
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$808
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$839
EK,JQ,QF Return flights from $1,176
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,176
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,296
TL,VA Return flights from $1,199
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$1,199
JQ,TL Return flights from $1,267
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$1,267
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $1,279
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$1,279
EK,QF Return flights from $1,294
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,294
JQ,SQ Return flights from $1,303
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,303
Dep. Mon 18 JanRet. Fri 05 Feb$1,314
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Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,400
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$2,282
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$2,342
EK,QF,VA Return flights from $1,309
Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 09 Sep$1,309
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$2,031
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,361
Dep. Fri 18 DecRet. Sat 02 Jan$1,361

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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
$378
Sep 2026
$338
Nov 2026
$388
Jan 2027
$338
Mar 2027
$388
Apr 2027
$482

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is September 2026, with return fares from $338 — 30% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $482).

When Should You Fly to Sydney?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sydney, with return fares from $338. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $482.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $391. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, January and August, you'll generally pay up to 14% 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
$378
September 2026
$338
November 2026
$388
January 2027
$338
March 2027
$388
April 2027
$482

Average Darwin to Sydney Return Prices

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

July 2026
$959
August 2026
$709
September 2026
$653
October 2026
$643
November 2026
$667

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 September.

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 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.

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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