Sydney to Darwin Flights

There are 5 daily flights that operate from Sydney Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin. The earliest departure takes off at 07:40 and the last one leaves at 21:15.

This route at a glance

5flights a day
3airlines
07:40 – 21:15first and last
4h 30mtypical flight time
519 AUDtypical fare, 272–1,269

Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.

Airline	Hold baggage
Virgin Australia	23 kg
Qantas	23 kg
Jetstar	15 kg

Hand baggage is 5–7 kg, depending on the airline.

Collected 11 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Darwin?

The following 3 airlines have scheduled flights on this route: Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar.

How much is a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

The average price for a flight is 519 AUD, ranging from 272 AUD to 1,269 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.

Schedules for return route: Darwin to Sydney.

Flight details		Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Sydney Airport	Virgin Australia VA1070 07:40 - 12:15 275 mins	---	---	---	---	---	---	370 AUD
Sydney Airport	Virgin Australia VA1349 07:40 - 12:15 275 mins	---	---	---	---	---	---	339 AUD
Sydney Airport	Qantas QF840 08:15 - 12:40 265 mins	1,269 AUD	649 AUD	508 AUD	508 AUD	568 AUD	568 AUD	568 AUD
Sydney Airport	Jetstar JQ672 20:25 - 00:55 270 mins	---	311 AUD	272 AUD	---	350 AUD	---	451 AUD
Sydney Airport	Qantas QF842 21:15 - 01:40 265 mins	---	---	508 AUD	508 AUD	508 AUD	---	568 AUD

Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 11 October 2026. They are not live and are not updated daily — airlines change timetables and fares constantly. Always check with the airline or a booking site before making plans. This table covers the week beginning 25th October 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.

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