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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Darwin

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JQ Return flights from $488
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$488
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$488
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Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$511
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$511
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$511
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$511
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$511
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$511
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$528
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$528
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$528
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$528
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$528
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$538
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$551
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$551
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$551
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$551
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$551
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$551
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$551
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$551
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$551
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$551
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$568
Dep. Mon 27 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$568
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$578
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$578
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$578
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Fri 07 Aug$578
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$578
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$578
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Tue 28 Jul$578
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$578
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$591
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$591
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$591
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$591
Dep. Fri 24 JulRet. Thu 06 Aug$618
JQ,QF Return flights from $525
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$525
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$555
JQ,VA Return flights from $534
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$534
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$541
VA Return flights from $724
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$724
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$866
QF Return flights from $727
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$727
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$728
QF,VA Return flights from $740
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$740
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$748
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $777
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$777
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$798
TL,VA Return flights from $1,241
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,241
JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,434
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,434
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$1,502
NZ,VA Return flights from $1,576
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,576
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$1,586
NZ Return flights from $2,349
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$2,349
QF,SQ Return flights from $8,363
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$8,363
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$8,455
QF,SQ,VA Return flights from $8,396
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$8,396
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$8,465
SQ Return flights from $13,554
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$13,554
SQ,VA Return flights from $13,564
Dep. Fri 04 DecRet. Tue 08 Dec$13,564

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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
$724
Aug 2026
$326
Sep 2026
$288
Oct 2026
$584
Dec 2026
$584

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is September 2026, with return fares from $288 — 60% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $724).

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. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $724.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $501. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 43% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Adelaide to Darwin Return Prices

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

July 2026
$724
August 2026
$326
September 2026
$288
October 2026
$584
December 2026
$584

Average Adelaide to Darwin Return Prices

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

July 2026
$962
August 2026
$867
September 2026
$791
October 2026
$790
November 2026
$788
December 2026
$833
January 2027
$787
March 2027
$875

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 $488.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Adelaide to Darwin is 27 July 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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