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October 20 - October 23

Cheapest

Best

BNE - Darwin

$371

$224

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August 16 - August 19

Earliest

BNE - Darwin

$318

$239

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October 23 - October 26

BNE - Darwin

$371

$253

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October 8 - October 11

BNE - Darwin

$367

$253

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October 23 - October 27

BNE - Darwin

$372

$253

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November 6 - November 9

BNE - Darwin

$345

$253

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September 10 - September 16

BNE - Darwin

$378

$254

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September 4 - September 8

BNE - Darwin

$386

$254

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November 20 - November 24

BNE - Darwin

$347

$254

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October 9 - October 11

BNE - Darwin

$366

$256

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Insights for flights from Brisbane to Darwin

A meaningful share of flights from Brisbane to Darwin are non-stop, with the rest typically connecting once. Specifically, 49.1% of recent fares are direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin, while connecting itineraries usually involve 1 stopover. This provides travelers with options for both quicker journeys and potentially more budget-friendly routes.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Brisbane to Darwin, fares typically range from $255–$917, with a median of $368. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 21% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Darwin? The most affordable months to travel are November, with a median fare of $255, and August, where the median fare is $256. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $269. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you secure these lower fares.

A typical journey from Brisbane to Darwin takes approximately 8h 15m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2851 kilometers. Given that a significant portion of itineraries include a stopover, this total travel time accounts for the full journey from departure to arrival.

How much is a round trip from Brisbane to Darwin

Regular price: $320 - $698

Prices for flights from Brisbane to Darwin are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Brisbane to Darwin is between $320 and $698. The current lowest deal is $224 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 23.

now $224

Low $320

High $698

The cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Darwin

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Darwin is November, with a median price of $255. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $917. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $255

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $917

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Direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Brisbane to Darwin

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Darwin

Brisbane (BNE) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

$404

$344

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Darwin

Brisbane (BNE) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$349

$273

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Darwin

Brisbane (BNE) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$351

$271

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Darwin

Brisbane (BNE) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$321

$292

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Darwin

Brisbane (BNE) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$298

$290

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

BNE - Darwin

Brisbane (BNE) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$298

$279

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Brisbane to Darwin

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$438 → $279

36%

3 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 23

$371 → $224

40%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$491 → $344

30%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$386 → $254

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Brisbane to Darwin

Brisbane - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Brisbane to Darwin are below the typical level at $224.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $255

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Darwin, with a median price of $255.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 15m

The median flight time from Brisbane to Darwin is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Approximately 49.1% of deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Brisbane to Darwin are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Brisbane main airports to depart from

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary departure point for flights to Darwin, offering competitive fares.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$224

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport can be considered for flights to Darwin, though it may have fewer options.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1398

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Brisbane to Darwin.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$224

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

RAAF Base Tindal is a useful alternative arrival airport, serving as a primary transport hub for the Big Rivers region.

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1052

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

East Kimberley Regional is a major regional hub with connections to Western Australia, offering reliable infrastructure.

📍 ~520 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$724

Gove (GOV)

Gove is a significant regional airport serving the Arnhem Land region, offering alternative routes into remote areas.

📍 ~480 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$941

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International is the nearest international airport to Darwin, providing a gateway to Southeast Asia.

📍 ~600 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$758

Maningrida (MNG)

Maningrida is a regional alternative within the Northern Territory for local travel, despite limited flight options.

📍 ~300 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$960

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

70% AI deal score

$1,493

From BNE

Elite

Sep 30

Darwin, Australia

70% AI deal score

$1,494

$1,493

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From BNE

Darwin, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,227

$1,074

Save $153

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the best prices for flights from Brisbane to Darwin are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $354. Booking 28-59 days out typically sees an average price of $570. For those booking 7-13 days before departure, the average price rises to $586. Last-minute bookings made 0-6 days out are typically the most expensive, averaging $1028.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Brisbane to Darwin was $255. The median price for this route during the same period was $368. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $917 or less.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Darwin, with a median price of $255. August also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $256. April historically had a median price of $269, which was the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $368.

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