Flying from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney one hour 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Every week, there are 19 Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DRW to SYD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Sydney, Australia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier that offers DRW to SYD flights, with 75.38% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DRW and SYD:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
RM550 is the lowest price for a one-way Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,105. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from DRW to SYD, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DRW to SYD.
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Handy information about Darwin Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin Airport, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Darwin Airport from central Darwin, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near DRW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Grab a Sydney Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sydney Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sydney in March.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Darwin Airport to Sydney Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DRW to SYD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.