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Find cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane from $173

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Darwin to Brisbane departing on 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Brisbane, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Brisbane (DRW-BNE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Darwin to Brisbane 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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01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
$438Jetstar
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Sat, 21 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
08:45 - 12:45BNE-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Sat, 5 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
$473Jetstar
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Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
$475Jetstar
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Sat, 19 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
$478Jetstar
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Wed, 23 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
$485Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
13:30 - 18:00DRW-BNE
4h 00mdirect
20:55 - 23:50BNE-DRW
27h 25m1 stop
$681Virgin Australia
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Sun, 6 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct
13:30 - 18:00DRW-BNE
4h 00mdirect
08:45 - 12:45BNE-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$733Virgin Australia
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Thu, 24 Oct - Fri, 25 Oct
01:20 - 09:10DRW-BNE
7h 20m1 stop
15:35 - 01:05BNE-DRW
10h 00m1 stop
$840Qantas Airways
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Wed, 5 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
01:30 - 16:30DRW-BNE
14h 30m1 stop
09:40 - 01:05BNE-DRW
15h 55m1 stop
$853Qantas Airways
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Fri, 12 Jul - Thu, 18 Jul

Flights from Darwin to Brisbane - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Brisbane?

The average price of all flights from Darwin to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Darwin to Brisbane, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Darwin, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Brisbane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Darwin to Brisbane, 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 from Darwin to Brisbane is October, where tickets cost $458 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $677 and $659 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Darwin to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Brisbane, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Darwin to Brisbane found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $173. Jetstar proposed a return connection from $438 and Virgin Australia from $681.

Which airlines fly direct between Darwin and Brisbane?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Darwin to Brisbane.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Darwin to Brisbane. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $203 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Darwin and Brisbane per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Darwin and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 3h 52m. The most common departure time is 01:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Darwin and Brisbane?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Darwin to Brisbane take?

Direct flights cover the 4,586 km separating Darwin and Brisbane in about 3h 40m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Brisbane?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 01:05 and will be landing in Brisbane at 05:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Brisbane?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Brisbane jets off at 14:30 and lands at 19:00.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$173
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Darwin to Brisbane

  • What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Brisbane was $114 for a one-way ticket and $288 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Brisbane?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Brisbane?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Darwin and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Darwin to Brisbane?

    There are direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Darwin to Brisbane, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Brisbane are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $534 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $818 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 from Darwin to Brisbane.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Brisbane from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Darwin to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $254 or less one-way and $413 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Brisbane?

Find which airlines fly direct from Darwin to Brisbane, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Darwin to Brisbane

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +6 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Darwin to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to Brisbane. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to Brisbane? 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 658 reviews
7.6Comfort
8.4Crew
6.8Food
8.0Boarding
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

The international flight from Sydney to Dallas had great food. I have travelled a lot over the years and this has been the most memorable in my experience so far.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

Worst airline ever. No need to go into detail as everything is terrible. Do not do it - whatever the price.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Darwin to Brisbane found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/8Tue
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$173
2/10Wed
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$196
2/10Wed
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$198
28/7Sun
directJetstar
3h 40mDRW-BNE
$219
28/8Wed
1 stop
24h 45mDRW-BNE
$281
27/8Tue
1 stop
8h 55mDRW-BNE
$357
25/7Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
22h 45mDRW-BNE
$377
2/10Wed
1 stopVirgin Australia
11h 15mDRW-BNE
$395
6/8Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
13h 35mDRW-BNE
$421
27/7Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
15h 40mDRW-BNE
$427

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Darwin - Brisbane Flights

Departure:

Darwin (undefined)Australia

Destination:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Return flight deals:

Brisbane - Darwin

Cabin classes:

$1,658
$248