Cheap Flights to Darwin

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Route One Way Return
Melbourne to Darwin flights $159 $318
Adelaide to Darwin flights $163 $326
Brisbane to Darwin flights $177 $354
Sydney to Darwin flights $229 $430
Gold Coast to Darwin flights $278 $556
Perth to Darwin flights $362 $569
Canberra to Darwin flights $523 $775

Prices last updated: 14 Jun 2026 06:17


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Darwin

Return fares 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
$316
Nov 2026
$388
Dec 2026
$304
Jan 2027
$338
Feb 2027
$322
Mar 2027
$632
Apr 2027
$602

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is September 2026, with return fares from $288 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $632).

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. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $632.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $377. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, July and August, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Darwin

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Darwin

July 2026
$292
August 2026
$292
September 2026
$288
October 2026
$316
November 2026
$388
December 2026
$304
January 2027
$338
February 2027
$322
March 2027
$632
April 2027
$602

Average Prices for Return Flights to Darwin

These are the average prices for return airfares to Darwin

July 2026
$1,002
August 2026
$840
September 2026
$856
October 2026
$827
November 2026
$833
December 2026
$865
January 2027
$936
February 2027
$847
March 2027
$1,001
April 2027
$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Darwin

When is the cheapest time to travel to Darwin?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Darwin is $318.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Darwin is 12 February 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Darwin?

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

Which airlines fly direct to Darwin?

Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Airnorth Regional and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight to Darwin take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 60 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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