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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Brisbane

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Today’s best flight deals from Darwin to Brisbane

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Darwin to Brisbane

November 9 - November 13

Cheapest
Best

DRW - Brisbane

$311

$226

Round trip

September 8 - September 10

Best
Earliest

DRW - Brisbane

$389

$252

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

Best

DRW - Brisbane

$376

$254

Round trip

November 16 - November 25

DRW - Brisbane

$299

$255

Round trip

November 7 - November 20

DRW - Brisbane

$294

$256

Round trip

November 16 - December 4

DRW - Brisbane

$286

$258

Round trip

November 16 - November 18

DRW - Brisbane

$308

$258

Round trip

November 16 - December 11

DRW - Brisbane

$284

$258

Round trip

November 16 - November 20

DRW - Brisbane

$309

$258

Round trip

November 17 - November 18

DRW - Brisbane

$308

$260

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Most itineraries for flights from Darwin to Brisbane connect at least once, with only 13.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane are available, you will most often find options that include at least one stop.
A typical journey from Darwin to Brisbane takes 17h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common need to connect, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route.
The distance between Darwin and Brisbane is 2851 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, often necessitating connections.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Brisbane, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $178. Following December, April offers median fares around $297, and January is also a good option with median fares at $304. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices.
Fares for cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane typically range from $511–$882, with a median of $687. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that deals are somewhat scarce. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Brisbane

Regular price: $279 - $492

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

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Brisbane is between $279 and $492. The current lowest deal is $226 with Jetstar, for travel from November 9 to November 13.

now $226

Low $279

High $492

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Brisbane is December, with a median price of $178. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $766. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $178

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $766

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Direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane

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Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Brisbane

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$276

$265

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$306

$265

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$370

$265

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$370

$279

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$381

$309

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Jetstar

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

$490

$367

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$510  →  $313

39%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

$495  →  $329

34%

2 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 9

$493  →  $329

33%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$507  →  $367

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Darwin - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Brisbane are below the typical level, with a median price of $687.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Brisbane, with a median price of $178.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 17h 10m on average

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Darwin to Brisbane is 17 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 86.6% of all deals from Darwin to Brisbane.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (1 per day)

Deals for flights from Darwin to Brisbane appear frequently, about 1 deal per day.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$226

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Darwin to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~$226

Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)

Brisbane Archerfield Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Darwin to Brisbane.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1478

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a major international and domestic hub, a practical alternative for Brisbane travelers.

📍 ~70 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, shuttle, and public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$386

Sunshine Coast (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Airport is a primary domestic alternative, especially for northern Brisbane metropolitan area travelers.

📍 ~95 km from Brisbane (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$407

Ballina Byron Gateway (BNK)

Cheapest

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a viable alternative for southern Brisbane and Gold Coast corridor travelers.

📍 ~145 km from Brisbane (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$372

Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB)

Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport is convenient for travelers in western Brisbane or the Darling Downs.

📍 ~125 km from Brisbane (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$521

Hervey Bay (HVB)

Hervey Bay Airport is a regional alternative for travelers willing to drive north for specific connections.

📍 ~220 km from Brisbane (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$469

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From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,436

$1,074

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,074

Save $333

From DRW

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,410

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,410

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,414

$1,074

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Oct 08

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,417

$1,074

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,437

$1,074

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,419

$1,074

Save $345

From DRW

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Oct 08

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,416

$1,074

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,411

$1,074

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,413

$1,074

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,434

$1,074

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,408

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,412

$1,074

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Oct 08

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,418

$1,074

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,074

Save $333

From DRW

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,421

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,429

$1,074

Save $355

From DRW

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,429

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,414

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,411

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,436

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,424

$1,074

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,408

$1,074

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,422

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,423

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 16

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,410

$1,074

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From DRW

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,421

$1,074

Save $347

From DRW

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Oct 24

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,420

$1,074

Save $346

From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,413

$1,074

Save $339

From DRW

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Oct 20

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,439

$1,074

Save $365

From DRW

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Oct 08

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,416

$1,074

Save $342

From DRW

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Oct 15

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,410

$1,074

Save $336

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane are typically found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $355. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significant increase in price, averaging $992. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days out have averaged $802, while those booked 60+ days in advance have an average price of $711. These trends are based on pricing across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Brisbane is considered to be $511 or less. The median price for this route has been $687. Prices can range higher, with 75% of fares historically being $882 or less. These figures are based on pricing data from the past 90 days.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Brisbane, with a median price of $178. Other historically affordable months include April, with a median price of $297, and January, with a median price of $304. The annual median price for this route is $687, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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