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VA Return flights from $672
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Do you need to catch a flight to Townsville? Check out our domestic flights to Townsville. If Townsville 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 Townsville


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Townsville to Darwin

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

Oct 2026
$961
Nov 2026
$733
Jan 2027
$852
Feb 2027
$657
Mar 2027
$660
Apr 2027
$660

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is February 2027, with return fares from $657 — 32% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $961).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from $657. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $961.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $754. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, March and April, you'll generally pay up to 13% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Townsville to Darwin Return Prices

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

October 2026
$961
November 2026
$733
January 2027
$852
February 2027
$657
March 2027
$660
April 2027
$660

Average Townsville to Darwin Return Prices

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

September 2026
$1,022
November 2026
$1,126
December 2026
$1,059
January 2027
$990
February 2027
$990
March 2027
$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Townsville to Darwin

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Townsville to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Townsville to Darwin is $672.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Townsville to Darwin is 06 March 2027.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Townsville to Darwin?

Airnorth Regional flies direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 0 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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