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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €117 and round-trip from €258. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €258 €421
      39% off
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      €421 €258
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €297 €421
      28% off
      28% off
      €421 €297
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €297 €421
      28% off
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      €421 €297
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €297
      28% off
      €421 €297
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €298
      28% off
      €421 €298
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €302
      28% off
      €421 €302
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €307
      27% off
      €421 €307
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €309
      27% off
      €421 €309
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SYD 20:25
      4h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 23:25
      Sydney - Darwin | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €309
      27% off
      €421 €309
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
      SYD 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Sydney - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €117 €257
      54% off
      54% off
      €257 €117
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €122 €257
      53% off
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      €257 €122
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €123 €257
      52% off
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      €257 €123
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €127
      46% off
      €236 €127
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €128
      50% off
      €257 €128
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €131
      49% off
      €257 €131
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      46% off
      €257 €138
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €143
      44% off
      €257 €143
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €146
      43% off
      €257 €146
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €117 €257
      54% off
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      €257 €117
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €122 €257
      53% off
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      €257 €122
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €123 €257
      52% off
      52% off
      €257 €123
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €127
      46% off
      €236 €127
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €128
      50% off
      €257 €128
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      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €131
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      €257 €131
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      46% off
      €257 €138
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €143
      44% off
      €257 €143
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €146
      43% off
      €257 €146
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €117 €626
      81% off
      81% off
      €626 €117
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €122 €626
      81% off
      81% off
      €626 €122
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €123 €626
      80% off
      80% off
      €626 €123
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €128
      80% off
      €626 €128
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €131
      79% off
      €626 €131
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €138
      78% off
      €626 €138
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €143
      77% off
      €626 €143
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €146
      77% off
      €626 €146
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      4h 35m
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      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Jan 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €151
      76% off
      €626 €151
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €172 €1,718
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      90% off
      €1,718 €172
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €245 €1,718
      86% off
      86% off
      €1,718 €245
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      €362 €1,718
      79% off
      79% off
      €1,718 €362
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
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      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €374
      78% off
      €1,718 €374
    • DRW 00:10
      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €386
      78% off
      €1,718 €386
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      4h 35m
      Direct
      SYD 06:15
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €454
      74% off
      €1,718 €454
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      €633
      63% off
      €1,718 €633
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      €1,271
      26% off
      €1,718 €1,271
    • DRW 14:20
      6h 35m
      1 stop
      SYD 22:25
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      €229
      87% off
      €1,718 €229
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      €235 €1,272
      82% off
      82% off
      €1,272 €235
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      €240 €1,272
      81% off
      81% off
      €1,272 €240
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 31 | Qantas Airways
      €254 €1,272
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      80% off
      €1,272 €254
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      €266
      79% off
      €1,272 €266
    • DRW 01:10
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 07:05
      Darwin - Sydney | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      €292
      77% off
      €1,272 €292
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      €320
      75% off
      €1,272 €320
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Tue, Dec 29 | Qantas Airways
      €320
      75% off
      €1,272 €320
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      €324
      75% off
      €1,272 €324
    • DRW 12:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      SYD 17:55
      Darwin - Sydney | Mon, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
      €364
      71% off
      €1,272 €364
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SYD 14:00
      Darwin - Sydney | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Sydney are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport are usually in January, with an average price of €160. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €300.

€300
€230
€160
€90
    Cheapest
  • €214
    Nov
  • €281
    Dec
  • €160
    Jan
  • €206
    Feb
  • €229
    Mar
  • €210
    Apr
  • €259
    May
  • €266
    Jun
  • €271
    Jul
  • €300
    Aug
  • €226
    Sep
  • €272
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average price of €273. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,115.

€1,115
€694
€273
0
    Cheapest
  • €453
    Nov
  • €594
    Dec
  • €422
    Jan
  • €273
    Feb
  • €1,115
    Mar
  • €589
    Apr
  • €518
    May
  • €585
    Jun
  • €635
    Jul
  • €563
    Aug
  • €465
    Sep
  • €420
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€293
€256
€219
€182
  • €219
    Mon
  • €220
    Tue
  • €256
    Wed
  • €245
    Thu
  • €293
    Fri
  • €242
    Sat
  • €223
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €127) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €127
Qantas Airways
From €157
Virgin Australia
From €173
Airnorth
From €463
Singapore Airlines
From €1,032

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What is the flight schedule from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Darwin to Sydney and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ671

    Darwin International Airport

    00:10

    DRW

    4h 35m

    06:15

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
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  2. VA454

    Darwin International Airport

    14:20

    DRW

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA990

    Brisbane Airport

    19:50

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    22:25

    SYD

    S M T W T - S

  4. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - W - - -
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  5. JQ813

    Brisbane Airport

    07:15

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    09:50

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  7. JQ602

    Avalon Airport

    06:00

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:25

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - W - - -
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  9. JQ825

    Brisbane Airport

    19:40

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    22:15

    SYD

    S - - - T F S

  10. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    19:05

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Direct

    23:25

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  11. JQ827

    Brisbane Airport

    13:10

    BNE

    1h 35m

    Direct

    15:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
    Search

  13. JQ612

    Avalon Airport

    20:55

    AVV

    1h 25m

    Direct

    22:20

    SYD

    S - T W T - S
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About Darwin International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport

Learn about Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,157.9km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €117
Cheapest return ticket price €258

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport takes about 4 hours 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport departs at 00:10, and the last departs at 12:00, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €413 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kingsford Smith Airport to downtown is about 8km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is Shellharbour Airport. The distance is around 76km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2403 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport currently start from €127, and round-trip fares start from €258. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Jan 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 8 minutes, and around 15 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport is €300. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport, with one-way fares starting from €127. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Darwin International Airport and Kingsford Smith Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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