What percentage of Darwin to Brisbane flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.4% of flights from Darwin to Brisbane have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Darwin to Brisbane?

The direct flight from Darwin to Brisbane typically takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 2851 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding good value fares. Travelers can often find competitive prices for this destination.

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Darwin to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Most itineraries for flights from Darwin to Brisbane connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, 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.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane, the cheapest months to fly are December, with a median fare of $178, followed by April at $297, and January at $304. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

A typical journey from Darwin to Brisbane takes 3h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, encompassing any layovers. The non-stop flight time is also 3h 45m, while connecting flights typically take around 9h 50m.

Fares for this route are typically between $534–$886, with a median of $701. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations and secure a better price.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Brisbane

Regular price: A$347 - A$681

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Brisbane is AUD347 to AUD681. The current lowest deal is AUD355 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 17.

now A$355

Low A$347

High A$681

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Brisbane is March, with a median price of $153. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $839. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$153

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$839

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane

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Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Brisbane

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$601

A$497

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$773

A$625

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$772

A$689

One-way

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DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$596

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Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$535

A$522

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$766

A$691

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

A$720 → A$503

30%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

A$718 → A$520

28%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

A$532 → A$359

33%

1 night

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A$536 → A$376

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Darwin - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Brisbane are above the typical level at $701.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 45m

The median flight time for direct flights is 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 9h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 11.4% of recent flights from Darwin to Brisbane are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 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

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Darwin to Brisbane are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$327

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Darwin to Brisbane.

📍 ~13 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$324

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and frequent domestic and international connections.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~A$502

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the best prices for flights from Darwin to Brisbane are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $355. Booking 0-6 days out typically sees prices rise significantly to an average of $992. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 14-27 days out average around $404, while booking 60+ days in advance usually results in an average price of $711.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Brisbane is considered to be $534 or less. The median price for this route was $701. Flights priced at $886 or more are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, December has offered the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane, with a median price of $178. Other 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 $701, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Darwin to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Brisbane

Regular price: A$347 - A$681

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Brisbane is AUD347 to AUD681. The current lowest deal is AUD355 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 17.

now A$355

Low A$347

High A$681

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$153

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$839

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Brisbane

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$601

A$497

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$773

A$625

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$772

A$689

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$596

A$498

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$535

A$522

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Brisbane

Darwin (DRW) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

A$766

A$691

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

A$720 → A$503

30%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

A$718 → A$520

28%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

A$532 → A$359

33%

1 night

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A$536 → A$376

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Darwin - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Brisbane are above the typical level at $701.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 45m

The median flight time for direct flights is 3h 45m, while connecting flights average 9h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 11.4% of recent flights from Darwin to Brisbane are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 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

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Darwin to Brisbane are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$327

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Darwin to Brisbane.

📍 ~13 km from Brisbane city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$324

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and frequent domestic and international connections.

Brisbane, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,360

$1,068

Save $292

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Cheap Flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Today’s best flight deals from Darwin to Brisbane

Darwin to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Brisbane

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

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Darwin - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 3h 45m

Connecting flights are more common

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Darwin main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Oct 23

Oct 22

Oct 24

Oct 23

Oct 10

Oct 16

Oct 22

Oct 15

Oct 21

Oct 12

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Oct 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

How early should I book Darwin to Brisbane flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Darwin to Brisbane?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane?

What percentage of Darwin to Brisbane flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Darwin to Brisbane?

How often do cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane come up?

Related routes

More routes from Darwin

Flights to Brisbane from other cities

Darwin to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Brisbane

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Brisbane

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Brisbane

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

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Brisbane

Darwin - Brisbane route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

December offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 3h 45m

Connecting flights are more common

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Darwin main airports to depart from

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

Best Elite deals to Brisbane

Oct 23

Oct 22

Oct 24

Oct 23

Oct 10

Oct 16

Oct 22

Oct 15

Oct 21

Oct 12

Oct 17

Oct 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

How early should I book Darwin to Brisbane flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Darwin to Brisbane?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane?