Sydney (Mascot) to Darwin (SYD–DRW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–DRW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E, QF | 7 | 320 | 4h35 | – | – | 6E, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · DRW: ACST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 5.5:00 PM in Darwin.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
SYD–DRW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to DRW
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to DRW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to DRW ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.