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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Darwin from $133

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — DRW
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Darwin are usually found in February or January, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Darwin (DRW). 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$404

One-way from

$133

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$550

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 20m total
  • Adelaide to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Adelaide to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Wed 8/1014:05ADL - DRW
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Wed 15/1017:40DRW - ADL
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$404
Mon 20/1007:40ADL - DRW
1 stop18h 10mJetstar
Sun 26/1017:20DRW - ADL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$421
Tue 14/1021:40ADL - DRW
1 stop27h 40mJetstar
Sat 18/1017:40DRW - ADL
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$424
Mon 15/1213:45ADL - DRW
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Thu 15/116:50DRW - ADL
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$439
Sat 11/1018:35ADL - DRW
1 stop30h 45mJetstar
Sat 18/1017:40DRW - ADL
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$442

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Darwin 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 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Darwin that are best for you.

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Adelaide

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Darwin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Wed 8/10

14:05-16:45

Nonstop3h 40m

Darwin

Wed 15/10

17:40-22:20

Nonstop3h 40m

$404

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

13:45-16:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Darwin

Sun 15/2

16:50-09:35

1 stop15h 45m

$412

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Mon 15/12

13:45-16:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Darwin

Thu 15/1

16:50-09:35

1 stop15h 45m

$439

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

13:45-16:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Darwin

Sat 14/2

16:50-09:35

1 stop15h 45m

$446

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Mon 20/10

06:25-23:30

1 stop18h 05m

Darwin

Sun 26/10

17:20-22:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$467

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Mon 20/10

06:25-23:30

1 stop18h 05m

Darwin

Mon 27/10

17:20-22:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$472

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Mon 27/10

13:45-16:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Darwin

Sun 2/11

00:10-08:45

1 stop31h 35m

$507

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Thu 2/10

14:05-17:45

Nonstop3h 40m

Darwin

Thu 9/10

17:40-22:20

Nonstop3h 40m

$537

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Tue 18/11

07:45-23:20

1 stop16h 35m

Darwin

Fri 28/11

00:10-14:05

1 stop12h 55m

$623

AdelaideDarwin

ADL - DRW

ADLDRW

Adelaide

Sun 16/11

13:45-16:30

Nonstop3h 45m

Darwin

Wed 26/11

00:10-14:05

1 stop12h 55m

$630

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Darwin

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Darwin. 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 Adelaide to Darwin?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Adelaide to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 ADL to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Adelaide to Darwin in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

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

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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Adelaide to Darwin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

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
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

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
905 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

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
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

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 Adelaide to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Adelaide to Darwin?

    Darwin is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Darwin from Adelaide. Booking flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Darwin (DRW) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Darwin from 3 different airlines. 3h 40m is how long a flight from Adelaide to Darwin will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Adelaide to Darwin flight route?

    Within the past month, 2,133 users have taken a look at flights from Adelaide to Darwin.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Darwin?

    Departing from Adelaide to Darwin will take you 3h 40m. The distance between Adelaide and Darwin is about 2620 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($301), Virgin Australia ($330), and Qantas Airways ($472) offers the cheapest pricing from Adelaide to Darwin. Jetstar is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Darwin are IndiGo (100%), Alliance Airlines (89%) and Emirates (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Darwin?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $187. While the most popular route (Adelaide - Darwin) can be booked for $290 on average, our data indicates $473 when flying from Adelaide to Darwin.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Darwin 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 Adelaide to Darwin?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Adelaide to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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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Fly from Adelaide to Darwin on these airlines

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Top 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Darwin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Darwin. 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$301Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$330Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$472Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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