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Cheap flights from Darwin to Australia from $173

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — SYD
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$320

One-way from

$173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$227 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 05m total
  • Darwin to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Darwin to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.

Sun 7/1217:20DRW - ADL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sun 21/1213:45ADL - DRW
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/11$361
Mon 1/1215:00DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Wed 10/1211:15SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/11$412
Mon 8/1215:55DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Thu 11/1211:40BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 23/11$483
Mon 1/1214:20DRW - SYD
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1211:15SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$488
Sun 7/1200:40DRW - BNE
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1211:40BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$511
Sat 27/1214:20DRW - BNE
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/111:40BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$516
Mon 1/1215:00DRW - SYD
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:30SYD - DRW
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$562
Sat 27/1214:20DRW - BNE
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/111:40BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$568
Sat 27/1215:55DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/109:50BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$570
Tue 2/1216:50DRW - PER
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1220:25PER - DRW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$581
Mon 22/1200:40DRW - SYD
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1220:20SYD - DRW
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$581
Sun 7/1217:20DRW - ADL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1217:50ADL - DRW
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$584

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
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Darwin

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Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

DarwinCoolangatta

DRW - OOL

DRWOOL

Darwin

Sun 19/4

01:45-06:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 28/4

21:00-00:50

Nonstop4h 20m

$320

DarwinSydney

DRW - SYD

DRWSYD

Darwin

Sun 22/2

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

$384

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Wed 7/1

15:55-20:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 14/1

11:40-15:15

Nonstop4h 05m

$407

DarwinSydney

DRW - SYD

DRWSYD

Darwin

Tue 6/1

00:10-06:10

Nonstop4h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/1

20:20-23:20

Nonstop4h 30m

$441

DarwinSydney

DRW - SYD

DRWSYD

Darwin

Sun 19/4

01:20-06:10

Nonstop4h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

16:35-00:50

1 stop8h 45m

$454

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Mon 8/12

15:55-20:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 11/12

11:40-15:15

Nonstop4h 05m

$483

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Tue 3/2

00:10-17:25

1 stop16h 45m

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

11:40-15:15

Nonstop4h 05m

$483

DarwinAdelaide

DRW - ADL

DRWADL

Darwin

Sun 8/2

16:50-09:35

1 stop15h 45m

Adelaide

Fri 13/2

13:45-16:30

Nonstop3h 45m

$492

DarwinMelbourne

DRW - MEL

DRWMEL

Darwin

Sat 14/2

16:50-22:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

13:15-16:05

Nonstop4h 20m

$495

DarwinAdelaide

DRW - ADL

DRWADL

Darwin

Mon 6/4

18:40-22:20

Nonstop3h 40m

Adelaide

Sat 11/4

14:10-18:00

Nonstop3h 50m

$499

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Darwin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Australia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Australia (average of $149). Flying from Darwin to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Darwin to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Darwin to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Australia. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Australia flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 November 2025.

The most flights from DRW to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Darwin to Australia delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Darwin and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Darwin to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Darwin to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Surinam Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 25 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Darwin 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
943 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to Australia?

    Located just 6.4 km from the city centre, Darwin (DRW) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Australia from Darwin.

  • How popular is this Darwin to Australia flight route?

    The Darwin to Australia flight path was viewed by 2,125 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Australia?

    Departing from Darwin to Australia will take you 3h. The distance between Darwin and Australia is about 1112 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $178. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Darwin to Australia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Darwin to Australia?

    The most popular route from Darwin to Australia is Darwin - Melbourne. You may also consider Darwin - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Darwin - Melbourne Avalon.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Australia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Australia are IndiGo (91%), American Airlines (89%) and Fiji Airways (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Australia?

    On average you can expect to pay $496 for a flight from Darwin to Australia. The cheapest flight overall is $216 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Melbourne) is currently priced at $488.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Australia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Australia (average of $149). Flying from Darwin to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $234). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Darwin to Australia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$221Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$242Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$282Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$404Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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