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Cheap flights to Darwin from $1,103

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 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — DRW
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

Flights to Darwin in 2024

Find the latest flights to Darwin in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$480

Return from

$375

One-way from

$239
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Darwin (DRW)

Cheap flights to Darwin in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Darwin in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Darwin in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Tue 16/408:15BWI - DRW
3 stops51h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/401:30DRW - BWI
2 stops42h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/3$2,711
Tue 16/414:37BWI - DRW
3 stops44h 43mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/401:30DRW - BWI
3 stops34h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/3$3,058
Tue 16/405:49BWI - DRW
2 stops52h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/400:35DRW - BWI
2 stops44h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3$3,095
Tue 16/408:00BWI - DRW
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/415:45DRW - BWI
3 stops52h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$3,107
Wed 17/419:09IAD - DRW
2 stops54h 06mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/415:45DRW - IAD
2 stops51h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3$3,532
Tue 16/415:35BWI - DRW
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/413:35DRW - BWI
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$3,989
Tue 16/413:51BWI - DRW
3 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/413:35DRW - BWI
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$3,993
Wed 17/412:42DTW - DRW
2 stops45h 53mQantas Airways
Sat 20/401:20DRW - DTW
2 stops36h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$4,187
Wed 17/412:42DTW - DRW
2 stops45h 53mQantas Airways
Sat 20/401:20DRW - DTW
2 stops36h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$4,339

Darwin 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Darwin in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Darwin in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 8/522:45LAX - DRW
1 stop33h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 25/513:20DRW - LAX
1 stop41h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,802
Wed 8/522:45LAX - DRW
1 stop33h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 24/501:20DRW - LAX
1 stop24h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,860
Wed 13/1110:53ORD - DRW
2 stops34h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/1113:30DRW - ORD
2 stops43h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,984
Wed 13/1105:00ORD - DRW
2 stops40h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/1113:30DRW - ORD
2 stops43h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,994
Wed 8/522:00LAX - DRW
2 stops34h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 24/501:20DRW - LAX
2 stops28h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$2,031
Wed 20/1111:45LAX - DRW
2 stops31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/1113:30DRW - LAX
2 stops49h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,086
Tue 19/1100:45LAX - DRW
2 stops42h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/1113:30DRW - LAX
2 stops48h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,100
Fri 28/622:35LAX - DRW
2 stops33h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 13/713:20DRW - LAX
1 stop41h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,104
Wed 8/523:45LAX - DRW
2 stops32h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 24/501:20DRW - LAX
1 stop24h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,164

One-way flights to Darwin

Explore one-way flight options to Darwin for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Darwin. Users can also find round-trip Darwin flights by using the search form above.
Thu 27/619:40LAX - DRW
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,103
Thu 27/623:45LAX - DRW
1 stop32h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,333
Thu 27/622:35LAX - DRW
2 stops31h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,607
Wed 31/718:25RDU - DRW
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,927
Wed 31/710:33RDU - DRW
3 stops47h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,046
Wed 26/601:15LAX - DRW
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,953
Wed 26/601:20LAX - DRW
3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$14,766

Find flights to Darwin within your budget

Locate flights to Darwin that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$2,104 - $4,393

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 28/6

2 stops33h 20m

Darwin

Sat 13/7

1 stop41h 30m

$2,104

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 28/6

2 stops33h 20m

Darwin

Fri 12/7

1 stop33h 45m

$2,176

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 28/6

2 stops33h 55m

Darwin

Fri 12/7

2 stops52h 35m

$2,196

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 28/6

1 stop33h 25m

Darwin

Fri 12/7

1 stop29h 20m

$2,353

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 28/6

1 stop34h 40m

Darwin

Sat 13/7

1 stop41h 30m

$2,383

New York John F Kennedy IntlDarwin

JFK - DRW

JFKDRW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/9

2 stops52h 20m

Darwin

Tue 24/9

2 stops56h 55m

$2,471

Baltimore/WashingtonDarwin

BWI - DRW

BWIDRW

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 16/4

2 stops52h 31m

Darwin

Mon 22/4

2 stops44h 03m

$3,095

Chicago O'Hare IntlDarwin

ORD - DRW

ORDDRW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops36h 20m

Darwin

Wed 24/7

2 stops32h 37m

$3,861

Los AngelesDarwin

LAX - DRW

LAXDRW

Los Angeles

Fri 28/6

3 stops62h 50m

Darwin

Fri 12/7

2 stops47h 20m

$4,393

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Deals found on 18/3

Average price of flights to Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Darwin is currently $3,677 while a return flight costs $2,781. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Darwin (average of $304). Flying to Darwin in June will prove the most costly (average of $453). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$506

February

$538

March

$509

April

$492

May

$562

June

$690

July

$637

August

$545

September

$524

October

$463

November

$486

December

$513

Peak season

The capital of Australia’s Northern Territory is fast becoming a popular holiday destination for its rugged, untamed landscape and array of native wildlife. The dry season (April/May through to September/October) is when most travellers book cheap flights to Darwin. July and August are particularly busy periods with school holidays and a number of annual events taking place. Book flight tickets well in advance if you’re planning on travelling to Darwin during this time. A popular event in on the annual calendar is The Darwin Cup, a fun-horse racing event held over eight days starting from the first Monday in August. The last two weeks of August is when the Darwin Festival is held, attracting over 100,000 people so expect flights to Darwin to be subject to price hikes.

Off Season

Darwin’s wet season is January, February and March, but for many it’s the best time to book flights to Darwin since there are fewer tourists and prices are cheaper. However, expect torrential rain, high humidity and the possibility of flash floods and cyclones.

Temperature and rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

Book cheap flights to Darwin just before the start of the winter season so you can enjoy warm but not too hot weather. Daytime temps in winter range between 20C and 29C and this is also the best time for day tours to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Katherine Gorge. These destinations are off-limits in the wet months and aren’t at their best at the end of the dry season.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Darwin should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar to Darwin have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.9
Good
745 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

6.9
Okay
740 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Great crew, they were helping us with the kids. Highly recommended!

  • How long is the flight to Darwin?

    Flights from Sydney to Darwin – 4 hrs 40 mins Flights from Melbourne to Darwin – 4 hrs 32 mins Flights from Brisbane to Darwin – 4 hrs 7 mins Flights from Adelaide to Darwin – 3 hrs 36 mins Flights from Perth to Darwin – 3 hrs 25 mins

  • Which airlines operate flights to Darwin?

    Darwin is easily reached from any of Australia’s major cities, with Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all operating direct flights to Darwin. Darwin Airport services both domestic and international flights, with the most popular international destinations from Darwin being Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Darwin International Airport (DRW) is located 13km from the city centre. Once you are off your flight there is an air-conditioned airport shuttle bus which departs from the front of the terminal and runs between the airport and city accommodation. Taxis are situated in the taxi rank in front of the terminal building, the trip costs between $25 to $30 with an additional $3 airport toll.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Darwin?

    Things to do in DarwinDarwin Crocodile Farm is close to the city. It’s Australia’s largest crocodile farm with 36,000 animals. Snowy, the world’s largest albino crocodile in captivity, calls it home. After you’ve seen the crocs you could … eat one. There’s a kiosk at the farm that sells delicious burgers.Markets? Darwin has several; perfect places to pick up a souvenir or a snack. Nightcliff Market in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre is on Sundays between 8am and 2pm. The Rapid Creek Sunday Market is Darwin’s oldest market and operates every Sunday. The Parap Village Market (at Parap Village Shopping Precinct off Parap Road) is on every Saturday between 8am and 2pm. Most attractive of all, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets take place every Thursday and Sunday evening during the dry season (May to October). Bring your own tables, chairs and alcohol and sample cuisine from more than 20 countries. Entertainment is provided by the busking musicians, tarot card readers and street performers. Many people also fly to Darwin to take part in the Darwin festival which takes place in August.If you are planning on taking flights to Darwin during the dry season leave a night free to watch a movie. Deckchair Cinema is Darwin’s independent cinema and it takes place under the stars between April and November. Choose a seat from 250 deckchairs and 100 straight-backed seats. Bringing an extra cushion or two will make your evening even more comfortable.

  • What does DRW mean?

    DRW stands for Darwin Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

    Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Darwin. 3 airlines have flights to Darwin from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Darwin should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 flights from Sydney per day.

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