Cheap flights from Darwin to Sydney
1,960 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Darwin to Sydney at a glance
Cheap flights from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD) cover 1,960 miles (3,153 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
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Flying from Darwin to Sydney covers 1,960 miles (3,154 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 3rd most competitive of 20 routes from Darwin. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 1,960 miles. Direct carriers include AA, JQ, QF and VA.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly Darwin → Sydney. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| JQ | Direct |
| QF | Direct |
| VA | Direct |
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Darwin to Sydney — quick answers
How far is Darwin from Sydney by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD) is 1,960 miles (3,153 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Sydney?
The average nonstop flight time from DRW to SYD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Darwin to Sydney?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, JQ, QF, VA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.