How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?

The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Jetstar can get you from Sydney to Darwin in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Sydney to Darwin is about 1958 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?

Before booking your flight to Darwin from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Niugini (92%), Qatar Airways (88%), LATAM Airlines( 88%).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of £246). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of £312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

When flying from Sydney to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between £215 and £341 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £212 on Jetstar (9 Oct–11 Oct).

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How popular is this Sydney to Darwin flight route?
The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?
Jetstar can get you from Sydney to Darwin in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Sydney to Darwin is about 1958 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Darwin?
Before booking your flight to Darwin from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Niugini (92%), Qatar Airways (88%), LATAM Airlines( 88%).
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Darwin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Darwin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Darwin?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Darwin?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Darwin (average of £246). Flying from Sydney to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of £312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from Sydney to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between £215 and £341 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £212 on Jetstar (9 Oct–11 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Darwin

The most flights from SYD to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Darwin delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Darwin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Darwin flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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Sydney to Darwin flights typically cost between £215 and £341 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £212 on Jetstar (9 Oct–11 Oct).