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Cheap flights from Canberra to Darwin from $356

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — DRW
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Canberra to Darwin are usually found in March or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$658

One-way from

$356

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$803
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 50m total
  • Canberra to Darwin
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Canberra to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 November 2025.

Tue 25/1118:40CBR - DRW
1 stop20h 25mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/1114:20DRW - CBR
1 stop17h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/10$703
Mon 24/1106:30CBR - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:55DRW - CBR
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$733
Sun 23/1106:35CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:55DRW - CBR
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$886
Fri 21/1106:30CBR - DRW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1115:00DRW - CBR
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$887
Wed 26/1118:55CBR - DRW
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1117:20DRW - CBR
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$889
Thu 27/1106:35CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1115:55DRW - CBR
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$913
Wed 5/1106:35CBR - DRW
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/1114:20DRW - CBR
1 stop26h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/10$1,052
Wed 5/1114:25CBR - DRW
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1114:20DRW - CBR
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,097

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 2 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Darwin that are best for you.

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Canberra

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Darwin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Wed 14/1

18:55-23:50

1 stop6h 25m

Darwin

Wed 28/1

14:20-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

$658

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Sat 25/4

07:15-20:35

1 stop13h 50m

Darwin

Tue 28/4

00:35-22:15

1 stop21h 10m

$687

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Wed 14/1

18:55-23:50

1 stop6h 25m

Darwin

Tue 27/1

00:45-09:15

1 stop7h 00m

$861

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Sun 23/11

06:35-16:05

1 stop11h 00m

Darwin

Sun 30/11

15:55-17:00

1 stop23h 35m

$886

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Wed 26/11

18:55-23:50

1 stop6h 25m

Darwin

Sun 30/11

17:20-11:35

2 stops40h 45m

$889

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Fri 14/11

06:35-23:50

1 stop18h 45m

$356

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Sat 15/11

06:30-13:35

1 stop8h 35m

$362

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Sat 15/11

13:35-11:15

2 stops23h 10m

$515

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Sun 16/11

14:25-23:50

1 stop10h 55m

$518

CanberraDarwin

CBR - DRW

CBRDRW

Canberra

Fri 14/11

07:30-19:45

1 stop13h 45m

$603

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to Darwin

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Canberra to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Canberra to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Darwin (average of $336). Flying from Canberra to Darwin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $655). 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 CBR to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra 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 2 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Canberra to Darwin at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Canberra to Darwin flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 2 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
423 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
423 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
926 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
423 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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
478 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
423 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

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 Canberra to Darwin flight route?

    The Canberra to Darwin flight path was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Darwin?

    For as low as $660, Virgin Australia can have you in Darwin from Canberra in 6h 25m. The distance from Canberra to Darwin is about 3140 km.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($368), Virgin Australia ($596), and Qantas Airways ($820) offers the cheapest pricing from Canberra to Darwin. Jetstar is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Darwin (average of $336). Flying from Canberra to Darwin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $655). 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 Canberra to Darwin on these airlines

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Top 3 airlines flying from Canberra to Darwin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Canberra 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 2 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$368Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$596Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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