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Direct flights from Darwin to Sydney

Airlines Schedules

DRW - SYD route map All flights from DRW to SYD non-stop. There are direct flights from Darwin Intl (DRW), Australia to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia with Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. 24 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 00:10 to 13:05 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1971 miles (3171 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 20 minutes to 4 hours and 30 minutes.

DRW
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
SYD
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
DRW
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
SYD
Flight time 4h 20min to 4h 30min
Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 00:35 and 13:05
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11 flights/week
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Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 11:45 and 12:50
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7 flights/week
7 flights/week

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 00:10 and 01:15
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6 flights/week
6 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Darwin to Sydney with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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QF843
01:35
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QF841
13:05
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13:05
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13:05

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Flight schedule from Darwin to Sydney with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VA1350
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12:50

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Flight schedule from Darwin to Sydney with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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JQ671
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01:15

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Darwin to Sydney scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between DRW and SYD.

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Jul 21
4 flights(4)
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Jul 22
3 flights(3)
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Jul 23
4 flights(4)
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Jul 24
4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
Time
Airline
Flight
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
01:35
Qantas Qantas
QF843
12:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
12:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
01:35
Qantas Qantas
QF843
12:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
01:35
Qantas Qantas
QF843
12:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
01:35
Qantas Qantas
QF843
12:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
01:35
Qantas Qantas
QF843
12:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
01:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ671
01:35
Qantas Qantas
QF843
12:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1350
13:05
Qantas Qantas
QF841
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DRW-SYD flight route
Route map from Darwin, DRW to Sydney, SYD. The distance is 1971 miles or 3171 km.
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DRW - SYD route facts

  • Distance
    1971 miles (3171 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 20 minutes to 4 hours and 30 minutes
  • Airlines
    Qantas Qantas
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
    Jetstar Jetstar
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Qantas: SYD
    Virgin Australia: SYD
  • Arrival terminals
    Qantas: Terminal 3
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
    Jetstar: Airbus A320 and Airbus A321neo

Route FAQ

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar operate non-stop flights from DRW to SYD with 24 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from DRW to SYD ranges from 4 hours and 20 minutes to 4 hours and 30 minutes. The route covers 1971 miles (3171 km).

24 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 00:10 to 13:05 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival terminals: Qantas: Terminal 3, Virgin Australia: Terminal 2 and Jetstar: Terminal 2.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.