Direct flights from Darwin to Sydney

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Distance
1,959 miles  ·  (3,153 km)
Flight time
4 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • Jetstar
  • Qantas
  • Virgin Australia
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Darwin to Sydney Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Darwin to Sydney. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DRW to SYD, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Sydney

What is the best time to visit Sydney?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Sydney is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Sydney any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Darwin to Sydney

Airline-specific flight schedules from Darwin to Sydney

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Darwin DRW to Sydney SYD. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Jetstar
Jetstar flight schedulefrom Darwin to Sydney

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Qantas
Qantas flight schedulefrom Darwin to Sydney

Qantas is a member of Oneworld
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Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Darwin to Sydney

Virgin Australia flights start in June
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Darwin to Sydney Flights

Flights from DRW to SYD are operated 18 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 00:10 - 13:05. The earliest flight departs at 00:10, the last flight departs at 13:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Darwin to Sydney takes 4 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Darwin and Sydney is 1,959 miles (or 3,153 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Sydney?

There are 2 airports in Sydney: Sydney Airport (SYD) and Badgerys Creek Airport (WSI).

How many flights per week are there from DRW to SYD?

There are 18 flights per week flying from Darwin to Sydney (as of April 2026).

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

4 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Darwin to Sydney.

How far is Sydney from Darwin?

The distance from Darwin to Sydney is 1,959 miles (3,153 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DRW airport to SYD airport?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Darwin to Sydney.

What alliances have direct flights from Darwin to Sydney?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Darwin to Sydney.

What classes are available from Darwin to Sydney?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Darwin to Sydney?

Aircraft types that fly from Darwin to Sydney:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Darwin to Sydney?

The earliest flight departs at 00:10 from Darwin and arrives at 06:10 at Sydney.

What is the latest flight available from Darwin to Sydney?

The latest flight departs at 13:05 from Darwin and arrives at 17:55 at Sydney.

Popular flights from Darwin via Sydney

Non-stop flights from DRW to SYD

1,959 miles (3,153 km)  ·  4h 25m

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