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Direct flights from Sydney to Darwin

Airlines Schedules

SYD - DRW route map All flights from SYD to DRW non-stop. There are direct flights from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia to Darwin Intl (DRW), Australia with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. 24 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 07:35 to 21:25 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1971 miles (3171 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 25 minutes to 4 hours and 50 minutes.

SYD
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
DRW
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
SYD
Kingsford Smith Airport
AustraliaSydney , Australia
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
DRW
Flight time 4h 25min to 4h 50min
Updated Sep 28, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 08:00 and 21:25 • From Terminal 3
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Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departs at 20:25 • From Terminal 2
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7 flights/week
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Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 07:35 and 07:40 • From Terminal 2
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4 flights/week
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Sydney to Darwin 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Flight schedule from Sydney to Darwin 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-28

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Flight schedule from Sydney to Darwin 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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Sydney to Darwin scheduled departures

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

Saturday
Sat
Oct 24
1 flights(1)
Sunday
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Oct 25
4 flights(4)
Monday
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Oct 26
1 flights(1)
Tuesday
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Oct 27
2 flights(2)
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Oct 28
3 flights(3)
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2 flights(2)
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Oct 30
3 flights(3)
Time
Airline
Flight
08:00
Qantas Qantas
QF840
07:40
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1349
08:15
Qantas Qantas
QF840
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ672
21:15
Qantas Qantas
QF842
08:15
Qantas Qantas
QF840
08:15
Qantas Qantas
QF840
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ672
08:15
Qantas Qantas
QF840
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ672
21:15
Qantas Qantas
QF842
08:15
Qantas Qantas
QF840
21:15
Qantas Qantas
QF842
08:15
Qantas Qantas
QF840
20:25
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ672
21:15
Qantas Qantas
QF842
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SYD-DRW flight route
Route map from Sydney, SYD to Darwin, DRW. The distance is 1971 miles or 3171 km.
Sydney - Darwin direct flight map
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SYD - DRW route facts

  • Distance
    1971 miles (3171 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 25 minutes to 4 hours and 50 minutes
  • Airlines
    Qantas Qantas
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Qantas: SYD
    Virgin Australia: SYD
  • Departure terminals
    Qantas: Terminal 3
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
    Jetstar: Airbus A320
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

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

Scheduled flight time from SYD to DRW ranges from 4 hours and 25 minutes to 4 hours and 50 minutes. The route covers 1971 miles (3171 km).

24 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 07:35 to 21:25 depending on the schedule period.

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

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