Cheap flights from New South Wales to Darwin from $180

If you aren’t able to travel to Darwin during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $450.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Darwin is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $470. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from New South Wales because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $600.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from New South Wales to Darwin in the evening for as low as $471. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Darwin, so prices are often more expensive at around $885 per ticket.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Darwin from New South Wales when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Darwin for around $502 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Darwin from New South Wales for as low as $381 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New South Wales to Darwin flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from New South Wales to Darwin

Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Darwin from New South Wales according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Darwin. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Darwin on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from New South Wales to Darwin. The most common time of day flights depart is 08:00, with 61% of flights taking off at midday.

As of February 2026, 57 flights take off from New South Wales and land in Darwin each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 23% of weekly flights taking off on this day.