Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD) flights
An economy award from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 10,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 1,960 miles (3,154 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Alice Springs, Townsville and Brisbane and more.
How many miles DRW to SYD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $43–73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 16,600 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 18,000 | $15–395 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 20,000 | $15–45 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DRW to SYD
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book DRW to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
DRW to SYD with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Alice Springs (ASP)Qantas the whole way
- Via Townsville (TSV)Airnorth, then Jetstar and QantasTL
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Cairns (CNS)Qantas the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Perth (PER)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way
DRW to SYD: common questions
How many miles does DRW to SYD cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DRW to SYD?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Darwin from Sydney by plane?
Darwin (DRW) and Sydney (SYD) are 1,960 miles (3,154 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DRW to SYD award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Darwin and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Alice Springs (ASP), Townsville (TSV), Brisbane (BNE), Cairns (CNS) and Adelaide (ADL). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Alice Springs.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.