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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Adelaide

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Darwin to Adelaide

September 3 - September 21

Cheapest

DRW - Adelaide

$422

$233

Round trip

October 19 - October 21

Cheapest

DRW - Adelaide

$312

$233

Round trip

October 25 - October 28

Cheapest

DRW - Adelaide

$316

$233

Round trip

November 18 - November 25

DRW - Adelaide

$302

$234

Round trip

September 5 - September 10

Best

DRW - Adelaide

$480

$236

Round trip

September 5 - September 12

Best

DRW - Adelaide

$467

$236

Round trip

October 19 - October 26

DRW - Adelaide

$311

$236

Round trip

August 27 - August 31

Earliest

DRW - Adelaide

$331

$239

Round trip

September 2 - September 10

DRW - Adelaide

$442

$239

Round trip

November 23 - November 29

DRW - Adelaide

$308

$239

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Darwin to Adelaide

For cheap flights from Darwin to Adelaide, fares are typically $395–$770, with a median of $615. Right now, prices are near the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, offering regular opportunities to find suitable fares.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide, you'll find that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $261. Following closely, April also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $270. March is another economical option, presenting a median fare of $290.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 19.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to factor in at least one layover when planning their journey between Darwin and Adelaide.
A typical journey from Darwin to Adelaide takes approximately 16h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and those with stopovers, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route. Given that most itineraries involve connections, this median time provides a realistic expectation for the total travel experience.
The distance between Darwin and Adelaide is 2621 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a longer travel day, especially when factoring in the common need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Adelaide

Regular price: $332 - $617

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

The regular price range for this route is between $332 and $617. The current lowest deal is $233 with Jetstar, for travel from September 3 to September 21.

now $233

Low $332

High $617

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Adelaide is November, with a median price of $261. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $717. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $261

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $717

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Direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide

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Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Adelaide

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$302

$262

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$331

$239

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$285

$246

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$292

$246

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$296

$246

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$294

$246

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

$640  →  $330

48%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$640  →  $357

44%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

$634  →  $370

42%

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

$633  →  $386

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Darwin to Adelaide are below the typical level of $615.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the cheapest prices.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $261.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 16h 25m.

The median flight time from Darwin to Adelaide is 16 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 80.7% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights.

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

On average, 1 deal per day has been found in the last 30 days.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Adelaide.

📍 ~8 km from Darwin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway to Adelaide, offering convenient access to the city and surrounding regions.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$233

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a major international hub offering an extensive flight network, ideal for diverse domestic and international travel.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (reachable by car or connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is a secondary airport for the Melbourne region, often providing lower-cost domestic fares.

📍 ~600 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$370

Mildura (MQL)

Mildura Airport (MQL) is the closest significant regional airport with reliable connections to Melbourne and Sydney.

📍 ~390 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$566

Mount Gambier (MGB)

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) is the primary regional airport for the Limestone Coast, with links to Adelaide and Melbourne.

📍 ~430 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$670

Whyalla (WYA)

Whyalla Airport (WYA) is geographically one of the closer mainland alternatives, useful for regional hops within South Australia.

📍 ~240 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$519

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From DRW

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Sep 22

Adelaide, Australia

90% AI deal score

$3,137

$1,279

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Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$2,868

$1,279

Save $1,589

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Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$2,874

$1,279

Save $1,595

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Adelaide, Australia

89% AI deal score

$3,193

$1,404

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Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$2,911

$1,328

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Adelaide, Australia

88% AI deal score

$2,998

$1,404

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Nov 05

Adelaide, Australia

87% AI deal score

$2,453

$1,247

Save $1,206

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Adelaide, Australia

87% AI deal score

$2,914

$1,404

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Adelaide, Australia

87% AI deal score

$2,924

$1,404

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Adelaide, Australia

87% AI deal score

$2,907

$1,404

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Nov 09

Adelaide, Australia

86% AI deal score

$2,413

$1,247

Save $1,166

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Oct 24

Adelaide, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,607

$1,247

Save $360

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Oct 23

Adelaide, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,578

$1,247

Save $331

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Oct 24

Adelaide, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,561

$1,247

Save $314

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Oct 23

Adelaide, Australia

74% AI deal score

$1,561

$1,247

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Aug 01

Adelaide, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,328

Save $209

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Aug 01

Adelaide, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,328

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Aug 01

Adelaide, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,328

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Oct 27

Adelaide, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,667

$1,404

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Oct 25

Adelaide, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,649

$1,404

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Oct 17

Adelaide, Australia

73% AI deal score

$1,665

$1,404

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Oct 17

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,575

$1,404

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Oct 17

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,551

$1,404

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Oct 22

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,571

$1,404

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Oct 27

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,558

$1,404

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Oct 25

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,556

$1,404

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Oct 22

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,555

$1,404

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Aug 12

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,561

$1,404

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Jul 31

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,541

$1,404

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Aug 12

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,566

$1,404

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Aug 12

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,517

$1,404

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Jul 31

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,541

$1,404

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Oct 17

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,568

$1,404

Save $164

From DRW

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Jul 31

Adelaide, Australia

72% AI deal score

$1,541

$1,404

Save $137

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Darwin to Adelaide is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $306. Booking 0-6 days out saw a significantly higher average price of $866. Planning further ahead, such as 28-59 days prior, resulted in an average price of $714, while booking 60 or more days in advance had an average price of $648.

Based on historical trends over the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Adelaide is considered to be $395 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $615. Prices typically ranged up to $770 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Darwin to Adelaide include November, with a median price of $261, and April, with a median price of $270. March also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $290. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $615 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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