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JQ Return flights from $326
Dep. Sat 15 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
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Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
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Dep. Mon 24 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
Dep. Thu 27 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
Dep. Mon 31 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$326
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$326
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$326
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$326
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$326
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$326
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$326
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$326
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$326
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Mon 02 Nov$326
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Sun 08 Nov$326
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Sun 08 Nov$326
Dep. Fri 06 NovRet. Sun 08 Nov$326
Dep. Fri 06 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$334
Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$334
Dep. Sun 01 NovRet. Mon 09 Nov$334
Dep. Fri 30 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$334
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$334
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$334
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$334
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$334
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$334
Dep. Sun 30 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Thu 20 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$334
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Mon 09 Nov$342
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$346
Dep. Sat 17 OctRet. Sun 18 Oct$346
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$346
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$346
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$346
Dep. Sat 10 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$346

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.

Aug 2026
$326
Sep 2026
$326
Oct 2026
$584
Nov 2026
$557
Dec 2026
$584
Feb 2027
$780
Mar 2027
$452

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is August 2026, with return fares from $326 — 58% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $780).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from $326. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $780.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $516. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and March, you'll generally pay up to 37% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Adelaide to Darwin Return Prices

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

August 2026
$326
September 2026
$326
October 2026
$584
November 2026
$557
December 2026
$584
February 2027
$780
March 2027
$452

Average Adelaide to Darwin Return Prices

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

August 2026
$858
September 2026
$805
October 2026
$784
November 2026
$861
December 2026
$817
January 2027
$760
February 2027
$904
March 2027
$871

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 August.

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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