Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Darwin to Canberra?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 49m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Canberra?

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Canberra on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Canberra?

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $624. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Darwin to Canberra?

Flights via Adelaide (ADL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 55m. Find deals

How popular is this Darwin to Canberra flight route?

Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Canberra.

How long is the flight from Darwin to Canberra?

For as low as $656, Virgin Australia can have you in Canberra from Darwin in 7h 50m. The distance between Darwin and Canberra is about 3140 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Canberra round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Canberra round-trip from $244. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $561, and Qantas Airways, from $776. Jetstar is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Canberra ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Canberra when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Canberra, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Canberra?

On average you can expect to pay $539 for a flight from Darwin to Canberra. The cheapest flight overall is $468 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Canberra) is currently priced at $707.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Canberra?

Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Canberra.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Canberra?

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

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

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

$656+ Flights from Darwin to Canberra

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Canberra are usually found in April or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Canberra

Round-trip from	$656
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$783
Good one-way deal	$502 or less

Virgin Australia
30/10-7/11
2 total stops
16h 25m total
Darwin to Canberra

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Canberra
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Canberra. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1000:40DRW - CBR

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1106:30CBR - DRW

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$656

Mon 29/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1007:15CBR - DRW

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$701

Fri 31/1000:40DRW - CBR

1 stop16h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1112:20CBR - DRW

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$756

Thu 18/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/915:05CBR - DRW

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$761

Wed 24/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:40CBR - DRW

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$890

Tue 30/913:55DRW - CBR

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1007:15CBR - DRW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$900

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - CBR

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:40CBR - DRW

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$948

Mon 22/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop12h 30mVirgin Australia

Thu 25/907:15CBR - DRW

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$986

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Thu 30/1000:40DRW - CBR

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1106:30CBR - DRW

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$656

Tue 30/913:55DRW - CBR

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1007:15CBR - DRW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$900

Mon 29/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1007:15CBR - DRW

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$701

Fri 31/1000:40DRW - CBR

1 stop16h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1112:20CBR - DRW

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$756

Fri 31/1012:20DRW - CBR

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1117:40CBR - DRW

1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,051

Sat 1/1116:50DRW - CBR

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1118:25CBR - DRW

1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,153

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Thu 18/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/915:05CBR - DRW

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$761

Mon 22/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop12h 30mVirgin Australia

Thu 25/907:15CBR - DRW

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$986

Tue 23/913:55DRW - CBR

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/907:15CBR - DRW

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,001

Wed 24/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:40CBR - DRW

Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$890

Mon 29/900:35DRW - CBR

1 stop17h 05mVirgin Australia

Sat 4/1007:15CBR - DRW

1 stop13h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$701

Tue 30/913:55DRW - CBR

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1007:15CBR - DRW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$900

Thu 30/1000:40DRW - CBR

1 stop7h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1106:30CBR - DRW

1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/9$656

Fri 31/1000:40DRW - CBR

1 stop16h 05mVirgin Australia

Tue 4/1112:20CBR - DRW

1 stop26h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/9$756

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - CBR

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:40CBR - DRW

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$948

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Thu 30/10

00:40-10:00

1 stop7h 50m

Canberra

Fri 7/11

06:30-13:35

1 stop8h 35m

$656

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Mon 29/9

00:35-18:10

1 stop17h 05m

Canberra

Sat 4/10

07:15-20:35

1 stop13h 50m

$701

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Fri 31/10

00:40-18:15

1 stop16h 05m

Canberra

Tue 4/11

12:20-13:35

1 stop26h 45m

$756

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 30/9

13:55-18:40

Nonstop4h 15m

Canberra

Sat 4/10

07:15-20:35

1 stop13h 50m

$900

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Fri 31/10

12:20-11:35

2 stops21h 45m

Canberra

Fri 7/11

17:40-00:10

1 stop8h 00m

$1,051

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Sat 1/11

16:50-16:00

2 stops21h 40m

Canberra

Tue 4/11

18:25-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

$1,153

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Canberra?

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Darwin to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 CBR?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Darwin to Canberra 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 35% on airfare.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Darwin to Canberra, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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

905 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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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.

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How popular is this Darwin to Canberra flight route?
Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Canberra.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Canberra?
For as low as $656, Virgin Australia can have you in Canberra from Darwin in 7h 50m. The distance between Darwin and Canberra is about 3140 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Canberra round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Canberra round-trip from $244. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $561, and Qantas Airways, from $776. Jetstar is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Canberra?
On average you can expect to pay $539 for a flight from Darwin to Canberra. The cheapest flight overall is $468 while the most popular route, (Darwin - Canberra) is currently priced at $707.
Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Canberra that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Canberra?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Canberra.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Canberra?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Canberra 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 Canberra?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Canberra (average of $169). Flying from Darwin to Canberra in September is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$244	Average$624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$561	Average$657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Canberra are usually found in April or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

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