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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to Darwin

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

Jul 2026
$474
Aug 2026
$312
Oct 2026
$640
Jan 2027
$532
Feb 2027
$840
Apr 2027
$602

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is August 2026, with return fares from $312 — 63% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $840).

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 $312. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $840.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $567. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, July and January, you'll generally pay up to 45% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to Darwin Return Prices

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

July 2026
$474
August 2026
$312
October 2026
$640
January 2027
$532
February 2027
$840
April 2027
$602

Average Brisbane to Darwin Return Prices

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

July 2026
$934
August 2026
$819
September 2026
$739
October 2026
$862
November 2026
$862
December 2026
$752
January 2027
$835
February 2027
$850

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to Darwin

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $315.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to Darwin is 02 November 2026.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to Darwin is Virgin Australia.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 4 hours and 5 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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