How many flights from Darwin to Adelaide are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.1% of flights from Darwin to Adelaide were non-stop. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of journeys typically involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Darwin to Adelaide?

The direct flight from Darwin to Adelaide typically takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2621 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 8 hours and 5 minutes. This difference in duration highlights the impact of layovers on the overall journey time for this route.

Should I set a price alert for Darwin to Adelaide flights?

Based on historical data over a 30-day period, price fluctuations for flights from Darwin to Adelaide are frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Frequent price changes indicate opportunities to find better deals by monitoring the route over time.

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Darwin to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Adelaide

The journey from Darwin to Adelaide covers a distance of 2621 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Darwin to Adelaide, fares typically range from $525–$821, with a median of $657. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $261. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $270, and March presents a median of $290. These months provide the most budget-friendly options for this route.

Regarding direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 13.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Darwin to Adelaide, including connections, takes approximately 8h 15m. For non-stop flights, the duration is about 3h 45m. This difference reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Adelaide

Regular price: A$341 - A$708

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Darwin to Adelaide range from AUD 341 to AUD 708. The current lowest deal is AUD 327 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 11.

now A$327

Low A$341

High A$708

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Adelaide is March, with a median price of $181. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $760. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$181

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$760

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Adelaide

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$937

A$614

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$683

A$339

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$684

A$419

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$685

A$341

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$683

A$349

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$682

A$358

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 6

A$956 → A$583

39%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

A$871 → A$520

40%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

A$893 → A$549

39%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

A$724 → A$390

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Darwin to Adelaide are above the typical level, with 11% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $261, followed by April at $270.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 8h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 13.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route.

Jetstar is one airline providing direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Darwin to Adelaide appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$328

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Darwin to Adelaide, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$328

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a major international hub with significantly more flight options than Adelaide.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (requires approximately 8 hours of driving or a short connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~A$312

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Dec 04

Adelaide, Australia

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From DRW

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Dec 05

Adelaide, Australia

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$4,239

$1,380

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Business Class

From DRW

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Dec 03

Adelaide, Australia

86% AI deal score

$4,105

$1,380

Save $2,725

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Business Class

From DRW

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Nov 19

Adelaide, Australia

85% AI deal score

$3,757

$1,380

Save $2,377

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

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Nov 23

Adelaide, Australia

85% AI deal score

$3,853

$1,380

Save $2,473

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Nov 24

Adelaide, Australia

85% AI deal score

$3,859

$1,380

Save $2,479

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Dec 01

Adelaide, Australia

85% AI deal score

$3,880

$1,380

Save $2,500

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Nov 30

Adelaide, Australia

85% AI deal score

$3,824

$1,380

Save $2,444

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Nov 14

Adelaide, Australia

84% AI deal score

$3,734

$1,380

Save $2,354

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Nov 09

Adelaide, Australia

84% AI deal score

$3,698

$1,380

Save $2,318

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Nov 16

Adelaide, Australia

84% AI deal score

$3,700

$1,380

Save $2,320

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

From DRW

Elite

Nov 10

Adelaide, Australia

84% AI deal score

$3,698

$1,380

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Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Darwin to Adelaide is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $306. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to $866. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days out typically results in an average price of $714.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Adelaide is considered to be $525 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $657. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $821 or less. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, November, April, and March have offered the cheapest flights from Darwin to Adelaide. In November, the median price was $261, while April saw a median of $270, and March had a median of $290. The overall annual median price for this route is $657. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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Darwin to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Adelaide

Regular price: A$341 - A$708

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Darwin to Adelaide range from AUD 341 to AUD 708. The current lowest deal is AUD 327 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 11.

now A$327

Low A$341

High A$708

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$181

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$760

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Adelaide

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$937

A$614

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$683

A$339

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$684

A$419

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$685

A$341

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$683

A$349

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$682

A$358

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 6

A$956 → A$583

39%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

A$871 → A$520

40%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

A$893 → A$549

39%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

A$724 → A$390

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Darwin to Adelaide are above the typical level, with 11% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $261, followed by April at $270.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 45m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 8h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 13.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route.

Jetstar is one airline providing direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Darwin to Adelaide appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$328

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Darwin to Adelaide, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$328

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a major international hub with significantly more flight options than Adelaide.

Adelaide, Australia

84% AI deal score

$3,698

$1,380

Save $2,318

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Cheap Flights from Darwin to Adelaide

Today’s best flight deals from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

Best Elite deals to Adelaide

Dec 04

Dec 05

Dec 03

Nov 19

Nov 23

Nov 24

Dec 01

Nov 30

Nov 14

Nov 09

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Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

When is the best time to book flights from Darwin to Adelaide?

How much should a flight from Darwin to Adelaide cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Darwin to Adelaide?

How many flights from Darwin to Adelaide are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Darwin to Adelaide?

Should I set a price alert for Darwin to Adelaide flights?

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Flights to Adelaide from other cities

Darwin to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Adelaide

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Adelaide

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Direct flights from Darwin to Adelaide

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Adelaide

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

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in November for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 3h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Jetstar offers direct flights on this route.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

Best Elite deals to Adelaide

Dec 04

Dec 05

Dec 03

Nov 19

Nov 23

Nov 24

Dec 01

Nov 30

Nov 14

Nov 09

Nov 16

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

When is the best time to book flights from Darwin to Adelaide?

How much should a flight from Darwin to Adelaide cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Darwin to Adelaide?