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November 9 - November 13

Cheapest

PER - Darwin

$407

$365

Round trip

November 2 - November 13

Cheapest

PER - Darwin

$382

$365

Round trip

November 4 - November 13

Cheapest

PER - Darwin

$396

$365

Round trip

October 16 - October 23

Best
Earliest

PER - Darwin

$459

$366

Round trip

October 16 - October 25

Best
Earliest

PER - Darwin

$451

$366

Round trip

October 16 - October 19

Best
Earliest

PER - Darwin

$464

$366

Round trip

October 24 - October 25

Best

PER - Darwin

$462

$366

Round trip

October 17 - October 23

Best

PER - Darwin

$459

$366

Round trip

October 17 - October 25

Best

PER - Darwin

$453

$366

Round trip

October 17 - October 19

Best

PER - Darwin

$463

$366

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Perth to Darwin

Fares for flights from Perth to Darwin typically range from $347 to $912, with a median price of $494. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Perth to Darwin may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Perth to Darwin, February stands out with a median fare of $218. Other economical months include November, with a median fare of $292, and September, where the median fare is $308. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, providing good opportunities for savings.
The typical journey time from Perth to Darwin is approximately 10h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest typically involve one connection. The route itself covers a distance of 2652 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.
For direct flights from Perth to Darwin, 40.9% of recent fares were non-stop. This means that while a significant portion of itineraries are direct, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving one stopover. Travelers should consider this when planning their trip, as connecting flights can extend travel time.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Darwin

Regular price: $343 - $486

Prices for flights from Perth to Darwin are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Darwin is between $343 and $486. The current lowest deal is $365 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines for travel from Nov 9-Nov 13.

now $365

Low $343

High $486

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Darwin

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Darwin is February, with a median price of $218. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $836. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $218

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $836

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Direct flights from Perth to Darwin

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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Perth to Darwin

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$822

$429

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Jetstar

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$1,003

$546

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

QantasLink

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

$830

$433

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

QantasLink

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

$830

$463

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

QantasLink

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

$742

$465

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

QantasLink

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

$803

$465

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

$1,003  →  $546

46%

5 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 26

$837  →  $424

49%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

$833  →  $423

49%

1 night

Sep 6 - Sep 7

$832  →  $423

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Darwin

Perth - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Perth to Darwin are above the typical level, with a median price of $494.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $218

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Perth to Darwin, with a median price of $218.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 50m to Darwin

Flights from Perth to Darwin typically take 10h 50m, covering a distance of 2652 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct flight availability

Deals are frequent for this route. 40.9% of recent deals are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon for this route

Historically, only 13% of deals for Perth to Darwin flights were considered good prices.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

Perth Airport (PER) is a convenient departure point for flights to Darwin.

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

💸 Flights from ~$365

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$365

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

RAAF Base Tindal is a primary transport hub for the Big Rivers region, offering direct road access.

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1200

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

East Kimberley Regional is a major regional hub with reliable infrastructure and scheduled commercial services.

📍 ~570 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$321

Gove (GOV)

Gove serves the Arnhem Land region, providing alternative routes into the Northern Territory's remote areas.

📍 ~400 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1179

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

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

📍 ~700 km from Darwin (reachable by flight)

💸 Flights from ~$680

Maningrida (MNG)

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

📍 ~300 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1122

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

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Best Elite deals to Darwin

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From PER

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Oct 15

Darwin, Australia

93% AI deal score

$4,864

$1,155

Save $3,709

From PER

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Oct 15

Darwin, Australia

93% AI deal score

$4,983

$1,155

Save $3,828

From PER

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Oct 14

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,864

$870

Save $3,994

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,962

$870

Save $4,092

From PER

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Oct 10

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,967

$870

Save $4,097

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,869

$870

Save $3,999

From PER

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Oct 16

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,881

$870

Save $4,011

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,869

$870

Save $3,999

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$5,097

$870

Save $4,227

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,869

$870

Save $3,999

From PER

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Oct 11

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,876

$870

Save $4,006

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,811

$870

Save $3,941

From PER

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Oct 14

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,805

$870

Save $3,935

From PER

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Oct 14

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,864

$870

Save $3,994

From PER

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Oct 07

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,829

$870

Save $3,959

From PER

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Oct 07

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,842

$870

Save $3,972

From PER

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Oct 23

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$5,274

$870

Save $4,404

From PER

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Oct 10

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,874

$870

Save $4,004

From PER

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Oct 10

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,816

$870

Save $3,946

From PER

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Oct 17

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,811

$870

Save $3,941

From PER

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Oct 24

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,869

$870

Save $3,999

From PER

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Oct 23

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,869

$870

Save $3,999

From PER

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Oct 11

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,888

$870

Save $4,018

From PER

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Oct 03

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,848

$870

Save $3,978

From PER

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Oct 23

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$5,281

$870

Save $4,411

From PER

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Nov 20

Darwin, Australia

90% AI deal score

$4,350

$870

Save $3,480

From PER

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Nov 09

Darwin, Australia

82% AI deal score

$4,210

$1,634

Save $2,576

From PER

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Nov 09

Darwin, Australia

82% AI deal score

$4,312

$1,634

Save $2,678

From PER

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Nov 09

Darwin, Australia

82% AI deal score

$4,293

$1,634

Save $2,659

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Perth to Darwin is between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $405. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly, averaging $1236. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $568 compared to the 14-27 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Perth to Darwin is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $347. The median price for this route during the same period was $494. Prices above $912 typically represent the more expensive end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Perth to Darwin, with a median price of $218. November also presents a good value, with a median price of $292. September, while listed as one of the cheaper months with a median of $308, was also the most expensive month overall when considering the annual median price of $494.