How much are direct flights to Darwin?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Darwin will cost users approximately $545. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Darwin, you can expect to pay around $1,049.

Which airlines fly direct to Darwin?

At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth, Nexus offer direct flights to Darwin. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Darwin.

How long is a direct flight to Darwin?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Darwin to last approximately 3h 48m on average. The quickest direct flight to Darwin at this time departs from Cairns (2h 40m), while the longest leaves from Sydney (4h 30m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct to Darwin?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Darwin, March is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Darwin, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Darwin?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Darwin is Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin typically costs around $1,548.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Darwin is in November with an average price of $312. If you're looking to fly direct to Darwin in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $436. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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Sun 24/820:25SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mJetstar

Wed 27/801:20DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 25/6$385

Sat 23/820:35SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 25/801:20DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6$535

Sat 9/820:35SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 40mQantas Airways

Tue 12/801:35DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/6$824

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Sun 24/820:25SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mJetstar

Wed 27/801:20DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 25/6$385

Sat 23/820:35SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 25/801:20DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6$535

Sat 9/820:35SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 40mQantas Airways

Tue 12/801:35DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/6$824

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Thu 3/720:25SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mJetstar

Wed 9/701:20DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 24/6$971

Sat 5/720:35SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/701:20DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6$1,424

Sat 5/720:35SYD - DRW

Nonstop4h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 9/701:35DRW - SYD

Nonstop4h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/6$1,507

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/8

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Wed 27/8

01:20-06:10

Nonstop4h 20m

$385

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

20:35-00:45

Nonstop4h 40m

Darwin

Mon 25/8

01:20-06:15

Nonstop4h 25m

$535

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

20:35-00:45

Nonstop4h 40m

Darwin

Tue 12/8

01:35-06:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$824

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

20:25-00:30

Nonstop4h 35m

$222

SydneyDarwin

SYD - DRW

SYDDRW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

20:35-00:45

Nonstop4h 40m

$368

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Darwin

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

864 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

864 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

864 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

409 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

864 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

454 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

864 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Temperature and rainfall in Darwin by month

DRW Temperature	25 - 29 °C

DRW

Temperature

25 - 29 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Darwin

How much are direct flights to Darwin?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Darwin will cost users approximately $545. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Darwin, you can expect to pay around $1,049.
Which airlines fly direct to Darwin?
At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Airnorth, Nexus offer direct flights to Darwin. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Darwin.
How long is a direct flight to Darwin?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Darwin to last approximately 3h 48m on average. The quickest direct flight to Darwin at this time departs from Cairns (2h 40m), while the longest leaves from Sydney (4h 30m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Darwin?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Darwin, March is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Darwin, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Darwin?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Darwin is Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin typically costs around $1,548.

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