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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Darwin Airport? If you want to travel to Darwin Airport next month, return fares start from $363. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Darwin.$292 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
Darwin.$292 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
Darwin.$292 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
Darwin.$294 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
Darwin.$317 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.
Darwin.$317 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $317, select.
Darwin.$332 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.
Darwin.$341 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
Darwin.$344 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
Darwin.$345 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.
Darwin.$350 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Darwin.$352 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Darwin.$353 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.
Darwin.$363 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Darwin.$375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.
Darwin.$377 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Darwin

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Darwin.
Jun
from $465
Jul
from $363
Aug
from $317
Sep
from $294
Oct
from $292
Nov
from $292
Dec
from $375
Jan
from $292
Feb
from $378
Mar
from $412
Apr
from $411
May
from $528

Airports near Darwin

Compare routes to Darwin below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Darwin

6km from central Darwin
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from $292
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Bathurst Island

81km from central Darwin
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Direct flights to Darwin

Frequently asked questions

Qantas, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Airnorth , Virgin Australia, IndiGo and Emirates all fly direct to Darwin.
The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is usually October.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Darwin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Darwin is $292. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Darwin Airport is Monday, 19 October 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Darwin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Darwin.

Flying to Darwin

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$292
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week585

Discover Darwin

How to find cheap flights to Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Darwin International Airport is $146. A round-trip plane ticket to DRW right now is $292.

  • Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to DRW. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Darwin, where Darwin International Airport is located.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Darwin. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Darwin International Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Darwin

  • You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Darwin in May.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to DRW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd like to experience Darwin at its liveliest, lock in your flights to DRW for July. Being on holiday during high seasons typically means more to do and see compared to other times.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Darwin then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.

  • With averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), October is when Darwin is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • June is the driest month in Darwin. Leave your rain jacket behind and get ready for sunny days.

  • Expect more rain if you're visiting in January, which gets around 25 days of wet weather.

Flying to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know

  • Fly to Darwin in a single journey. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Darwin International Airport:

  • If you want to jet off with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your DRW plane ticket with Qantas. Up to 77% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule.

  • The local timezone at DRW is UTC+9:30.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Darwin International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to DRW:

  • Darwin International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This rating shows how often flights from DRW arrive according to plan.

  • Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Getting to central Darwin from Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • The distance from DRW to central Darwin is about 13 kilometres.

  • If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to DRW, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Expect the journey to take about 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • If you want to stay near the action in Darwin, drop your bags at one of these comfortable options:

Darwin highlights

  • Step off your flight to Darwin and go straight to these well-known attractions:

    • Mindil Beach: Delivering a strong first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 8 kilometres southwest of the centre.

    • Charles Darwin National Park: Take on this landmark next. Around 6 kilometres south of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Darwin experience.

How to get to Palmerston from Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • Travelling to the nearby city of Palmerston? It's around 14 kilometres from DRW.

Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Humpty Doo

  • If Humpty Doo is on your itinerary, public transport will take around 1 hour 25 minutes from Darwin International Airport. This city is about 31 kilometres from DRW.

  • The drive time to Humpty Doo is roughly 40 minutes.

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