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October 23 - October 26

Cheapest

Best

OOL - Darwin

$582

$403

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August 19 - September 1

Earliest

OOL - Darwin

$395

$406

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August 19 - September 9

Earliest

OOL - Darwin

$385

$407

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September 3 - September 9

OOL - Darwin

$566

$408

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September 2 - September 9

OOL - Darwin

$566

$408

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September 3 - September 22

OOL - Darwin

$518

$415

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August 19 - September 17

Earliest

OOL - Darwin

$381

$415

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August 19 - September 3

Earliest

OOL - Darwin

$392

$415

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September 3 - September 17

OOL - Darwin

$528

$416

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September 4 - September 7

OOL - Darwin

$581

$418

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Insights for flights from Gold Coast to Darwin

A typical journey from Gold Coast to Darwin takes about 10h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this median duration reflects the time spent in transit as well as any layovers. The overall distance covered on this route is 2929 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

When seeking cheap flights from Gold Coast to Darwin, fares typically range from $286–$482, with a median price of $367. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Darwin is often in August, when the median fare is around $273. September also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $286. Travelers can also find lower prices in February, where the median fare is $317.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that are not direct flights from Gold Coast to Darwin, the typical number of connections is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that consistent monitoring can help in securing better prices.

How much is a round trip from Gold Coast to Darwin

Regular price: $456 - $665

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Gold Coast to Darwin is between $456 and $665. The current lowest deal is $403 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 23 to Oct 26.

now $403

Low $456

High $665

The cheapest time to fly from Gold Coast to Darwin

The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Darwin is August, with a median price of $273. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $608. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $273

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $608

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Direct flights from Gold Coast to Darwin

Jetstar

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

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Last-minute flights going from Gold Coast to Darwin

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Darwin

Gold Coast (OOL) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$382

$519

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Darwin

Gold Coast (OOL) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$381

$451

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Darwin

Gold Coast (OOL) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$394

$468

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Darwin

Gold Coast (OOL) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$387

$469

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Darwin

Gold Coast (OOL) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$397

$483

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

OOL - Darwin

Gold Coast (OOL) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$387

$516

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Gold Coast to Darwin

3 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 26

$582 → $403

31%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$581 → $418

28%

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$583 → $421

28%

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$580 → $421

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Gold Coast to Darwin

Gold Coast - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Gold Coast to Darwin are above the typical level, with a median price of $367.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $273

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Darwin, with a median of $273.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 55m

The typical flight duration for Gold Coast to Darwin with one stop is 10h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 98.9% of deals. Consider deals with 1 stop for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers connecting flights

Jetstar historically offers connecting flights on 70 deals from Gold Coast to Darwin.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (1+ per day)

Deals for Gold Coast to Darwin appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Gold Coast main airports to depart from

Gold Coast (OOL)

Cheapest

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Darwin, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from Gold Coast city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$403

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a key arrival point for exploring Darwin and the surrounding Northern Territory.

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

💸 Flights from ~$403

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

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

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1118

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

East Kimberley Regional is a major regional hub with connections to Western Australia and reliable services.

📍 ~520 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$764

Gove (GOV)

Gove offers alternative routes into the Northern Territory's remote areas, serving Arnhem Land.

📍 ~410 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$986

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

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

📍 ~600 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$984

Maningrida (MNG)

Maningrida is a regional alternative within the Northern Territory for local travel.

📍 ~330 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1079

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

42% AI deal score

$4,202

From OOL

Elite

Jun 19

Darwin, Australia

42% AI deal score

$5,765

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the best time to book flights from Gold Coast to Darwin is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within this window had an average price of $352. In comparison, booking 0-6 days before departure saw an average price of $473. For the most favorable prices, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

A good deal for a Gold Coast to Darwin flight is considered to be around $286 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $367, with 75% of prices being $482 or less. Any price at or below $286 indicates a particularly competitive fare.

Historically, August and September have been the cheapest months to fly from Gold Coast to Darwin. August typically sees a median price of $273, while September has a median price of $286. The annual median price for this route is $367, indicating that these months offer significant savings. February also presents a more affordable option with a median price of $317.

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