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JQ Return flights from $326
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$326
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Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$326
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Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$326
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$326
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$326
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$326
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Thu 03 Sep$326
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sat 29 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$346
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$346
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$346
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$346
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Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$346
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Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$346
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Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$346
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$346
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$354
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$354
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$354
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$354
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$362
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$362
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$366
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$366
JQ,QF Return flights from $473
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$473
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$613
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$837
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$849
JQ,VA Return flights from $572
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$572
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$612
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$871
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,033
QF Return flights from $572
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$572
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$811
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$962
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,174
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $670
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$670
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$714
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Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,206
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,274
QF,VA Return flights from $690
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$690
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$827
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Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$927
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$952
VA Return flights from $849
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$849
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$866
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Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,141
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,149
JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $1,044
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,044
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,642
TL,VA Return flights from $1,159
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,159
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,749
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $1,164
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,164
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$1,325
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Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,468
JQ,TL Return flights from $1,186
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,186
JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,474
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,474
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$1,718
NZ,VA Return flights from $1,596
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$1,596
Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,723
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,713
Dep. Mon 29 JunRet. Sun 05 Jul$1,713
QF,SQ Return flights from $1,963
Dep. Sat 27 JunRet. Thu 02 Jul$1,963
Dep. Sat 16 JanRet. Wed 20 Jan$7,096

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Adelaide to Darwin

Return fares from Adelaide to Darwin by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$292
Aug 2026
$292
Sep 2026
$288
Oct 2026
$740
Dec 2026
$544
Feb 2027
$326

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is September 2026, with return fares from $288 — 61% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $740).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from $288. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $740.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $414. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, July and August, you'll generally pay up to 30% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Adelaide to Darwin Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Adelaide to Darwin return airfares.

July 2026
$292
August 2026
$292
September 2026
$288
October 2026
$740
December 2026
$544
February 2027
$326

Average Adelaide to Darwin Return Prices

These are the average prices for Adelaide to Darwin return airfares.

July 2026
$891
August 2026
$862
September 2026
$717
October 2026
$794
November 2026
$774
December 2026
$796
January 2027
$758
February 2027
$718

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Adelaide to Darwin

When is the cheapest time to travel from Adelaide to Darwin?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Adelaide to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Darwin is $326.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Adelaide to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Darwin is 15 August 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Adelaide to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Adelaide to Darwin is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Darwin?

Jetstar, Qantas and Alliance Air Pty fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Adelaide to Darwin take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Darwin?

The IATA code for Darwin is DRW. It is located in Australia at coordinates -12.40826, 130.8774.

When should you book flights to Darwin?

From our data, you should book flights to Darwin 30 days out.


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