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How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

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Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Darwin flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

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The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 15.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 15.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

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Before booking your flight to Darwin from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Fiji Airways (89%), Hawaiian Airlines (84%), Air New Zealand( 84%).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Darwin.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Darwin?

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Flights from Sydney to Darwin are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Darwin.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Sydney to Darwin at least 33 days early can save you up to 12% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sydney to Darwin for as little as $274 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $274 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Darwin?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Darwin. Flights to Darwin from Sydney in February are about $358 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $142.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to DRW?

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It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Darwin at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 64% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$382
Good round-trip deal	$316 or less
Good one-way deal	$201 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$278	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$335	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$433	Average$611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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