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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.1% of flights from Darwin to Adelaide were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one connection.

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

The direct flight time 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 increases to 8 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Darwin to Adelaide is advisable. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. Historically, travelers have found value in monitoring prices for this specific route.

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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$314 - A$703

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

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Adelaide is AUD314 to AUD703. The current lowest deal is AUD327 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 11.

now A$327

Low A$314

High A$703

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

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$795

A$444

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$799

A$502

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$791

A$506

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$785

A$513

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$696

A$426

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$773

A$426

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A$1,161 → A$680

41%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$1,348 → A$870

35%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A$908 → A$538

41%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

A$896 → A$538

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Darwin to Adelaide are above the typical level, with a median of $657.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $261

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $261 for flights from Darwin to Adelaide.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 45m

The median flight time for direct routes from Darwin to Adelaide is 3h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13.1% of flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flight options on the Darwin to Adelaide route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Darwin to Adelaide are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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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From DRW

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Dec 18

Adelaide, Australia

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$2,327

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From DRW

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Adelaide, Australia

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From DRW

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Dec 18

Adelaide, Australia

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Adelaide, Australia

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Adelaide, Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Darwin to Adelaide is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $306. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, typically sees prices averaging $648. Conversely, waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in significantly higher average prices, around $866.

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 over the same 90-day period was $657. Prices can range higher, with 75% of observed prices being $821 or less.

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. March also presented a relatively low median price of $290. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $657 for this route.

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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$314 - A$703

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

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Adelaide is AUD314 to AUD703. The current lowest deal is AUD327 with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 11.

now A$327

Low A$314

High A$703

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

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$795

A$444

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$799

A$502

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$791

A$506

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$785

A$513

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$696

A$426

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Adelaide

Darwin (DRW) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$773

A$426

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A$1,161 → A$680

41%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$1,348 → A$870

35%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A$908 → A$538

41%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

A$896 → A$538

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Adelaide

Darwin - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Darwin to Adelaide are above the typical level, with a median of $657.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $261

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $261 for flights from Darwin to Adelaide.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 45m

The median flight time for direct routes from Darwin to Adelaide is 3h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13.1% of flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flight options on the Darwin to Adelaide route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Darwin to Adelaide are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

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

90% AI deal score

$2,320

$1,011

Save $1,309

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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

November is historically cheapest at $261

Direct flights average 3h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

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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?

Related routes

More routes from Darwin

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

November is historically cheapest at $261

Direct flights average 3h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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 19

Dec 18

Dec 23

Dec 18

Dec 18

Dec 19

Dec 18

Dec 19

Dec 21

Dec 18

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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?