1 Adult (Economy)
  • Economy
  • - + 12+
  • - + 2-11
  • - + <2 (on lap)
  • Done
Compare

Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Darwin

Filter
Close
Return
One Way
Reverse direction: DRW to ADL
Depart
Return
VA Return flights from $576
Dep. Tue 16 MarRet. Thu 18 Mar$576
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$644
VAShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Fri 11 Sep$726
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$726
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$726
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$730
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Thu 27 Aug$759
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$760
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$760
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Sat 05 Dec$760
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Mon 07 Dec$760
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Tue 08 Dec$760
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Thu 19 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Sat 05 Dec$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Mon 07 Dec$760
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 08 Dec$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Thu 19 Nov$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Sat 21 Nov$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Mon 30 Nov$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Mon 07 Dec$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Tue 08 Dec$760
Dep. Thu 19 NovRet. Sat 05 Dec$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 03 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Thu 05 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 10 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Thu 12 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sat 07 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Sat 14 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$760
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$760

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

Do you need to catch a flight to Adelaide? Check out our domestic flights to Adelaide. If Adelaide is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Darwin from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Adelaide


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 $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 08 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.


How I Want That Flight can help you

What's the benefit of using I Want That Flight for my Adelaide to Darwin flight?

Think of us as your personal shortcut to a great deal. Instead of you opening fifty different tabs, we instantly cross-check rates across heaps of airlines and booking sites to score you the sweet spot on pricing. Millions of holidaymakers count on us every year to get them airborne, so you're running with a pretty savvy crowd.

Can you sort me out with direct flights from Adelaide to Darwin?

100%. As soon as the page finishes loading your options, hit the "Direct" filter. The layovers will vanish, leaving you with only the non-stop routes.

How does I Want That Flight find me the best Adelaide to Darwin flights?

Once you punch your details into our search tool, we unlock all kinds of handy tricks to map out your journey. We’ll map out the most budget-friendly calendar dates and takeoff slots, and let you slice and dice the data until you pinpoint the exact itinerary that works for you.

I'm still in the planning phase. Can you ping me if Adelaide to Darwin fares drop?

No worries at all. Just kick off a quick search, drop your email into our price tracker, and we’ll send a heads-up straight to your inbox the moment the price drops.

Sign up to I Know The Pilot for all the latest flight deals

Join 300,000+ Australians getting the best airfares delivered to their mailbox

As seen in:
7 News Today Show News Com Au The Guardian Daily Mail Mama Mia