Sydney (Mascot) to Darwin (SYD–DRW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYD–DRW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: FJ, JL, LA, MU | 14 | 73H | 4h40 | – | Oneworld | FJ, JL, LA, MU |
| JQ Jetstar Also: 6E | 7 | 320 | 4h35 | – | – | 6E |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: CZ | 5 | 7M8 | 4h50 | – | – | CZ |
| QR Qatar Airways | 2 | 7M8 | 4h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Air France and Hawaiian Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to DRW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to DRW is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Cairns and Melbourne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.