How long is the flight from Darwin to South Africa?

Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Darwin to South Africa in about 29h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 05m. Darwin and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10620 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to ZA?

When flying from Darwin to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to South Africa?

Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Darwin to South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

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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 Darwin to South Africa.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 September 2026.

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Average price	$1,861

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DRW Darwin - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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12:50-17:10

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19:10-12:30

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to South Africa (average of $1,238). Flying from Darwin to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,202). 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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Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to South Africa?
Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Darwin to South Africa.
How long is the flight from Darwin to South Africa?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Darwin to South Africa in about 29h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 05m. Darwin and South Africa are separated by a distance of 10620 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Darwin to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to South Africa 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 Darwin to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to South Africa (average of $1,238). Flying from Darwin to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,202). 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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