Cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin

One-way fares from $219 · SYD → DRW · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Darwin → Sydney
Cheapest fare
$219

Jetstar · Mon, 21 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $219

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar

Flight time
4h 30m

3,150 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $372
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $219
  3. January 2027 $280
  4. April 2027 $279

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart20:25 Mon, 21 DecSYD → DRW 4h 30m · Direct
$219one way, per person
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About flights from Sydney to Darwin

Sydney (SYD) and Darwin (DRW) are about 3,150 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $219, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $219 with Jetstar, departing Monday 21 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $219 to $372.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $219 one way.

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

A direct flight takes about 4h 30m. Sydney and Darwin are around 3,150 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Darwin?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

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