Question 1

How long does a flight from Darwin to Sydney take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 5,072 km separating Darwin to Sydney in about 4h 20m.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Darwin and Sydney per day?

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Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Darwin and land in Sydney, with an average flight time of 4h 22m. The most common departure time is 12:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Sydney?

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In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Sydney was C$ 195 for a one-way ticket and C$ 400 for a round-trip.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Darwin and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Darwin and Sydney are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (13 flights per week), Jetstar (5 flights per week), and Virgin Australia (4 flights per week).

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Sydney?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 12:15 am and will be landing in Sydney at 6:10 am.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Sydney?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Sydney jets off at 1:05 pm and lands at 5:55 pm.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Sydney?

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The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Sydney flight route.

Question 8

On which days can I fly direct from Darwin to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Darwin to Sydney on a daily basis.

Question 9

Are there non-stop flights from Darwin to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD). If you can’t find direct flights to suit your times and budget, you may have a stopover in either Melbourne (MEL) or Brisbane (BNE) on the way. Sometimes the more economical option is to use a combination of airlines.

Question 10

How can I get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney?

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You have many options to get from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Sydney centre. Taxis, rideshares and shuttles should take around 17min from the airport to the centre with good traffic. The train takes 15min to Central Station for around A$ 15. Be sure to get an Opal Card and top it up for use on all Transport for NSW trains, trams and buses. You can take bus 400 and then 320 to get to Central Station. It is cheaper than the train but takes about 1h.

Question 11

Are there any on-site hotels at Sydney Airport?

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There are various hotels within a short distance of Sydney Airport. Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport (4-star) is 1 km from the Domestic Terminal and 3 km from the International Terminals. Mantra on Sydney Airport (4-star) and Ibis Budget Sydney Airport (2-star) are located 800 m from the Domestic and 4 km from the International Terminals and provide shuttles.

Question 12

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Sydney is November, where tickets cost C$ 393 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 536 and C$ 534 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Darwin to Sydney?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Darwin to Sydney.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Darwin to Sydney?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Darwin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Darwin to Sydney?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from Darwin to Sydney delayed?

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Weekly flights between Darwin and Sydney historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 131 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Darwin to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Darwin to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Darwin and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Darwin to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Darwin to Sydney were found on Jetstar (C$ 400) and Virgin Australia (C$ 552).

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Sydney, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How much is a round-trip flight from Darwin to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Sydney from Darwin usually cost between C$ 393 and C$ 610 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 400 on Jetstar (5 Oct–8 Oct).

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