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Cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra from $284

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CBR
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Canberra are usually found in April or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$626

One-way from

$284

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$659
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • Darwin to Canberra
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Darwin to Canberra
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 15 August 2025.

Thu 4/901:50DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mJetstar
Fri 12/916:30CBR - DRW
1 stop8h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$626
Tue 19/801:50DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mJetstar
Wed 27/816:30CBR - DRW
1 stop8h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$685
Tue 26/801:50DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/808:40CBR - DRW
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$687
Mon 22/914:40DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 24/906:20CBR - DRW
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/8$715
Thu 4/901:50DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/920:45CBR - DRW
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$785
Tue 19/801:50DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/812:40CBR - DRW
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$791
Sun 14/901:30DRW - CBR
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/919:35CBR - DRW
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$825
Sat 13/901:50DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/918:50CBR - DRW
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$830
Sun 14/901:30DRW - CBR
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Fri 19/912:40CBR - DRW
2 stops29h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$845

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Canberra 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 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to Canberra that are best for you.

Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

Canberra

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Thu 4/9

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Fri 12/9

16:30-00:35

1 stop8h 35m

$626

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 19/8

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Wed 27/8

16:30-00:35

1 stop8h 35m

$685

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 26/8

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Sun 31/8

08:40-00:45

1 stop16h 35m

$687

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Mon 22/9

14:40-21:45

1 stop6h 35m

Canberra

Wed 24/9

06:20-13:50

1 stop8h 00m

$715

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Thu 4/9

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Fri 12/9

20:45-17:45

2 stops21h 30m

$785

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 19/8

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Wed 27/8

12:40-00:45

2 stops12h 35m

$791

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Sun 14/9

01:30-15:50

1 stop13h 50m

Canberra

Fri 19/9

19:35-00:30

1 stop29h 25m

$825

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Sat 13/9

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Fri 19/9

18:50-20:35

1 stop26h 15m

$830

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Sun 14/9

01:30-15:50

1 stop13h 50m

Canberra

Fri 19/9

12:40-17:45

2 stops29h 35m

$845

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 16/9

01:50-14:30

1 stop12h 10m

$284

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Deals found on 12/8

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Canberra

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Canberra

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Canberra. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Darwin to Canberra chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Canberra on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Darwin to Canberra, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $638.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Canberra, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Canberra, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 54m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. 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 Canberra. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Darwin to Canberra, such as Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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  • How popular is this Darwin to Canberra flight route?

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Canberra round-trip from $313. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $579, and Qantas Airways, from $793. Jetstar is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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  • 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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JetstarCheapest$313Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$579Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$793Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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