Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Darwin?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Darwin takes around 4.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Darwin?

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The flight distance between Sydney and Darwin is 3158 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Darwin. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Southern Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and London, Bali, Melbourne, Manila, Denpasar, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Jakarta, Cairns, Bangkok, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cebu, New Delhi, Adelaide, Hanoi, Budapest, Seoul.

Question 6

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.

Question 7

What airports are near Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Darwin with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Darwin?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney and Darwin, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Sydney and Darwin?

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Traveling between Sydney and Darwin, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Sydney?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange

Question 12

How many airports are there near Darwin?

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There are a number of airports in and around Darwin. The main one is Darwin International and other nearby airports include Darwin International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Darwin depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Darwin arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Sydney and Darwin depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Sydney and Darwin arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£112
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£269
Cheapest round-trip	£250
Average round-trip	£366
Nonstop flights in October	£139 – £305

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus Route 3	25-35 min	$3 – $5; adult fare; concession rates available	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	15-25 min	$30 – $45; metered fare; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Ride-hailing (Uber/Ola/DiDi)	15-25 min	$25 – $40; surge pricing may apply during peak times	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Airport Shuttle	20-40 min	$18 – $25; per person; door-to-door service	scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)	hotel drop-off service
Private Transfer	15-25 min	$60 – $100; fixed rate; pre-booking required	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental Car	15-25 min	$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type and provider	on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Qantas	---	---	---	---	1	1	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Sunday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Qantas	2	2	1	2	2	1	2
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
China Southern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 27 total	Daily flights: 3.86 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Qantas	1	2	1	2	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 17 total	Daily flights: 2.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	26°C
February	30°C	26°C
March	31°C	26°C
April	31°C	25°C
May	30°C	23°C
June	29°C	21°C
July	29°C	21°C
August	30°C	21°C
September	32°C	24°C
October	33°C	26°C
November	33°C	27°C
December	32°C	27°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Qantas	QFA	QF	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
		-
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

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