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Cheap Flights to Darwin

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Darwin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Darwin

Thu, 28 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 00:50OOL-DRW
4h 20mdirect
Jetstar Logo
01:50 - 06:05DRW-OOL
3h 45mdirect
$306Jetstar
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$334Jetstar
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Wed, 13 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$335Jetstar
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Fri, 12 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
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00:35 - 05:15DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Fri, 8 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
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20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
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01:30 - 05:50DRW-BNE
3h 50mdirect
Fri, 12 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
19:40 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:35 - 05:15DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$496Virgin Australia
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Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:40PER-DRW
3h 35mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:35 - 20:05DRW-PER
4h 00mdirect
$566Virgin Australia
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Sat, 2 Aug - Sat, 9 Aug
Airnorth Logo
09:00 - 15:00PER-DRW
4h 30m1 stop
Airnorth Logo
08:55 - 12:35DRW-PER
5h 10m1 stop
$660Airnorth
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
09:55 - 12:05CNS-DRW
2h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 09:15DRW-CNS
2h 30mdirect
$814Qantas Airways
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
09:55 - 12:05CNS-DRW
2h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 09:15DRW-CNS
2h 30mdirect
$816Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Darwin

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Darwin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Darwin?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Darwin was found on the route from Brisbane, at $468 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to Darwin and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $337 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Darwin?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Darwin from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Darwin costs $553 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $134 and departed from Coolangatta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Darwin which costs $621 on average, and Melbourne to Darwin, which costs $614 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Darwin is March, where tickets cost $461 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $697 and $599 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $684.

What is a good deal for flights to Darwin?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Darwin, 25% of our users found tickets to Darwin for the following prices or less: From Coolangatta $207 return, from Brisbane $386 return, from Melbourne Airport $455 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Darwin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Darwin Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$165
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Darwin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Darwin flights

  • Is there anywhere I can get access to water?

    When you arrive at Darwin Airport, you might be thirsty after your flight, so it’s always a good idea to hydrate. If you have your own reusable water bottle, then you can access drinking water via one of the airport’s water fountains. Located on the ground floor of the terminal building, you’ll be refreshed and all set for your onward journey.

  • Is there disabled parking at Darwin Airport?

    If you are being picked up at the airport, the person collecting you can utilise the disabled parking spots available. The parking bays are clearly marked and reserved for those that have a valid disability permit. These are located within the short-stay car park, which is closest to the terminal, so you won’t have to travel too far. Alternatively, you can also be collected from the kerbside pick-up areas at the front of the airport, which have designated disabled parking areas.

  • Are there any family facilities at Darwin Airport?

    If you’re planning on taking the entire family on a flight to Darwin, parents of infants will be pleased to know that Darwin Airport has baby changing facilities located on the ground floor (opposite Gate 9) and the first floor (near Green Bean café), as well as in the International Departures lounge.

  • How can I get to Darwin city centre from Darwin Airport?

    Since it’s only five kilometres away from the airport, Darwin City is easily accessible by the Darwin City Airport Shuttle Service, which operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, or by the Buslink bus service. In addition to a variety of private coaches and cars, taxi and car rental are other convenient methods of transport to Darwin City.

  • Are there any places to relax at Darwin Airport?

    The Qantas Lounge boasts seating for over 300 guests, a business centre and a dedicated family zone, while the Virgin Lounge seats 130 people and features a multi-purpose meeting room and shower facilities. The Catalina Lounge, holding up to 70 people, is a premium facility with catering services that is open to all passengers regardless of their airline.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Darwin Airport?

    No, there are no hotels located on the airport grounds, but a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport is one of the guest services offered by a few of the hotels in Darwin. Some of these include the Mercure Darwin Airport Resort, Novotel Darwin Airport and Quality Hotel Darwin Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Darwin?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Darwin was found on the route from Brisbane, at $468 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to Darwin and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $337 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Darwin Airport from central Darwin?

    The city centre of Darwin is 6 km from Darwin.

  • What is the name of Darwin’s airport?

    When flying to Darwin, you'll arrive at Darwin Airport (DRW). The airport is also known as Darwin.

  • How much is a flight to Darwin?

    On average, a flight to Darwin costs $553. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $134 and departed from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Darwin?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Darwin is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $569. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $638 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Darwin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Darwin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Darwin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Darwin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $338 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Darwin is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $663.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Darwin

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Darwin? 25% of our users found return tickets to Darwin for the following prices or less: From Kununurra $355, from Melbourne $386, from Canberra $968
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Darwin flight deals.
  • If you have a disability or reduced mobility, then you can get assistance at Darwin International Airport (DRW) upon arrival. You must make a request for assistance, such as the provision of a wheelchair, with your airline a minimum of 48h prior to your flight, though, so that suitable arrangements can be made. All the facilities in the terminal are also wheelchair accessible.
  • If you’ve got any luggage at Darwin Airport that is too heavy to carry, then you can collect it from the baggage carousel using one of the free-of-charge luggage trolleys. These are available at baggage collection areas as well as throughout the terminal.
  • If you are transferring at Darwin Airport, or you just don’t want to carry your luggage around with you for the entire day, then you can utilise the luggage lockers that are available at the airport. Located in the walkway shelter of the short-stay car park, you can pay via credit card on arrival and enjoy a day without lugging your bags around.
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) is the main airport in Darwin and serves as the gateway to the Northern Territory of Australia. If it’s your first flight to Darwin, TravelNT has a website where you can get information and discover many of the sights and attractions in the city and surrounding areas.
  • Looking for a souvenir or gift shop at Darwin Airport? If you are, stop by Australia Way and pick up a few authentic aboriginal handicrafts that would be perfect for any occasion. If you require any travel aids, books or magazines, News Travel Domestic/International is there to serve you, while JR Duty Free offers perfumes, confectionery and alcohol.
  • If you’re looking for places to eat at Darwin Airport, there are several food and beverage outlets located around the terminal building. Giancarlo and Dome are two eateries that are open 24 hours a day, or you can visit Hungry Jack’s if you’d prefer something to go. Additionally, Hector’s Bar is a great location to enjoy a drink and Green Bean is the place to go for coffee.
  • International visitors on flights to Darwin can visit Travel Money Oz at Darwin Airport if they require currency exchange or cash advances, walking away without paying any fees or commission. Travel Money Oz is located on the ground floor of the Arrivals hall and the first floor of the Departures hall.
  • For passengers being collected by car or looking for parking options for their rental car at Darwin Airport, there is short stay parking in front of the terminal to allow for drop offs and pick ups. There are two other locations for long stay parking, which connect to the terminal building by shuttle bus.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Darwin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Darwin. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Darwin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 882 reviews
7.2Entertainment
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
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Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

10.0 ExcellentRon, July 2025CBR - PER
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Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Darwin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/8Thu
directJetstar
4h 20mOOL-DRW
30/8Sat
directJetstar
3h 45mDRW-OOL
$306
30/8Sat
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
6/9Sat
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$334
13/8Wed
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
19/8Tue
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$335
12/9Fri
direct
4h 30mMEL-DRW
16/9Tue
direct
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$430
8/8Fri
direct
4h 15mBNE-DRW
10/8Sun
direct
3h 50mDRW-BNE
$432
12/9Fri
directVirgin Australia
4h 40mMEL-DRW
16/9Tue
directVirgin Australia
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$496
10/9Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mPER-DRW
14/9Sun
directVirgin Australia
4h 00mDRW-PER
$566
2/8Sat
1 stopAirnorth
4h 30mPER-DRW
9/8Sat
1 stopAirnorth
5h 10mDRW-PER
$660
19/8Tue
directQantas Airways
2h 40mCNS-DRW
1/9Mon
directQantas Airways
2h 30mDRW-CNS
$814
19/8Tue
directQantas Airways
2h 40mCNS-DRW
1/9Mon
directQantas Airways
2h 30mDRW-CNS
$816

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Darwin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/8Fri
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
$165
1/9Mon
directJetstar
4h 30mMEL-DRW
$165
18/8Mon
2 stops
19h 15mMEL-DRW
$171
6/8Wed
directVirgin Australia
4h 25mBNE-DRW
$193
3/8Sun
directVirgin Australia
4h 25mBNE-DRW
$220
11/8Mon
1 stop
22h 05mPER-DRW
$274
29/7Tue
1 stopAirnorth
4h 30mPER-DRW
$331
29/7Tue
directAirnorth
4h 30mPER-DRW
$348
15/9Mon
directQantas Airways
2h 40mCNS-DRW
$374
5/9Fri
directQantas Airways
2h 40mCNS-DRW
$375

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Last minute flights to Darwin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Darwin that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/7Fri
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
1/8Fri
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$475
26/7Sat
multi-stop
8h 45mSYD-DRW
3/8Sun
multi-stop
11h 40mDRW-SYD
$573
25/7Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 20mSYD-DRW
30/7Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 10mDRW-SYD
$589
23/7Wed
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 15mSYD-DRW
26/7Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
17h 30mDRW-SYD
$608
24/7Thu
multi-stopVirgin Australia
18h 15mSYD-DRW
26/7Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
17h 30mDRW-SYD
$609
26/7Sat
multi-stopAirnorth
4h 30mPER-DRW
2/8Sat
multi-stopAirnorth
5h 10mDRW-PER
$646
27/7Sun
directQantas Airways
4h 25mCBR-DRW
23/8Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 35mDRW-CBR
$1,441
27/7Sun
directQantas Airways
4h 25mCBR-DRW
23/8Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 35mDRW-CBR
$1,442
24/7Thu
directDelta
4h 10mBNE-DRW
26/7Sat
directDelta
3h 10mDRW-BNE
$4,888
24/7Thu
directDelta
4h 10mBNE-DRW
27/7Sun
directDelta
3h 05mDRW-BNE
$5,038

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