Cheap flights from Brisbane to Darwin from $178

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — DRW
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Darwin are usually found in August or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2026.

Sat 18/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 24/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/3$357
Mon 20/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 23/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/3$360
Wed 22/409:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$361
Fri 24/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 3/519:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/3$368
Fri 24/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 27/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/3$371
Sat 18/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 25/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$374
Sat 9/514:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 16/519:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$387
Sun 19/720:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/719:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$394
Thu 23/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 26/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/3$396
Fri 1/514:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 5/519:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$399
Mon 20/414:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 24/419:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/3$418
Mon 4/514:50
BNE
-
DRW
Nonstop4h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 7/519:20
DRW
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/3$419

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) 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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$357

One-way from

$178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$435

Good round-trip deal

$395 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/4-26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Brisbane to Darwin
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Brisbane to Darwin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Darwin.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Brisbane to Darwin.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane 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 27 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Darwin that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Sat 18/4

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Darwin

Fri 24/4

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$357

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Mon 20/4

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Darwin

Thu 23/4

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$360

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Thu 23/4

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Darwin

Sun 26/4

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$418

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Wed 20/5

14:10-00:30

1 stop10h 50m

Darwin

Tue 26/5

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$449

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Sun 24/5

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Darwin

Sat 22/8

01:30-05:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$454

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Thu 7/5

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Darwin

Mon 11/5

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$464

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Wed 27/5

08:15-00:30

1 stop16h 45m

Darwin

Mon 8/6

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$478

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Thu 16/4

13:10-00:30

1 stop11h 50m

Darwin

Tue 21/4

19:20-23:30

Nonstop3h 40m

$500

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Tue 21/4

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Darwin

Wed 22/4

18:45-12:55

1 stop17h 40m

$520
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

BrisbaneDarwin

BNE - DRW

BNEDRW

Brisbane

Fri 17/4

14:50-18:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Darwin

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Brisbane to Darwin is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Darwin (average of $144). Flying from Brisbane to Darwin in October is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 BNE to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 27 March 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Brisbane to Darwin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 70% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

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 27 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Brisbane to Darwin, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW) is your only option if you wish to fly from Brisbane to Darwin. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from Brisbane to Darwin, all of which are around 4h 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Brisbane to Darwin.

  • How popular is this Brisbane to Darwin flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

    A quick flight from Brisbane to Darwin can take about 4h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $357. Airlines will cover a distance of 2850 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at $193, Jetstar will fly you from Brisbane to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $225 and $280, respectively. Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $154 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $176 and $277, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Darwin from Brisbane, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (98%), Cathay Pacific (98%), Emirates( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $175. While the most popular route (Brisbane - Darwin) can be booked for $357 on average, our data indicates $430 when flying from Brisbane to Darwin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Darwin (average of $144). Flying from Brisbane to Darwin in October is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Darwin

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$193Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$225Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$280Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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