Are there direct flights from Perth to Darwin?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.8% of flights from Perth to Darwin are direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections. Travelers should factor this into their planning when considering flight duration and convenience.

How many hours is the flight from Perth to Darwin?

A direct flight from Perth to Darwin typically takes approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 215 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases considerably to 13 hours, or 780 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 2652 kilometers, making direct flights a significantly faster option for travelers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Perth to Darwin?

Historically, good prices on flights from Perth to Darwin have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can typically expect to find competitive pricing when planning their trips. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30-day period, indicating a reliable pattern for deal seekers.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Perth to Darwin

2027-01-27 – 2027-01-30
PER - Darwin
77% AI deal score
A$619
A$458
Round trip
2027-01-27 – 2027-01-31
PER - Darwin
77% AI deal score
A$620
A$458
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2027-01-27 – 2027-01-29
PER - Darwin
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A$615
A$458
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-20
PER - Darwin
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A$587
A$458
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-25
PER - Darwin
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A$600
A$458
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-30
PER - Darwin
71% AI deal score
A$557
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PER - Darwin
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A$558
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-27
PER - Darwin
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PER - Darwin
71% AI deal score
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Perth to Darwin: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Darwin

Flights from Perth to Darwin typically range from $419–$1075, with a median price of $778. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level.

When considering cheap flights from Perth to Darwin, the most economical time to fly is often February, with a median fare of $218. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $292, and September, with a median fare of $308.

A typical journey from Perth to Darwin takes about 3h 35m. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration represents the median flight time, including any layovers. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 14h 30m.

The distance between Perth and Darwin is 2652 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight experience that balances comfort with efficiency.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Darwin

Regular price: A$514 - A$656

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

The regular price range for flights from Perth to Darwin is typically between 514 AUD and 656 AUD. The current lowest deal is 456 AUD with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, for travel from Jan 24-Jan 25.

now A$456

Low A$514

High A$656

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Darwin

The cheapest month to fly from Perth to Darwin is December, with a median price of $276. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $976. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$276

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$976

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Direct flights from Perth to Darwin

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Perth to Darwin

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

A$1,415

A$720

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

A$1,448

A$836

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

A$1,463

A$866

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

QantasLink

A$1,465

A$1,012

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

A$1,451

A$738

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PER - Darwin

Perth (PER) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

A$1,466

A$816

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 7

A$1,451 → A$738

49%

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

A$1,466 → A$756

48%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$1,465 → A$763

48%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

A$1,466 → A$766

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Perth to Darwin

Perth - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level at $456

Recent fares from Perth to Darwin are above the typical level, with a median price of $778.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for prices as low as $276

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $276.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 35m

Direct flights to Darwin typically take 3h 35m, while connecting flights average 14h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 28.8% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with deals found from $456.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Perth to Darwin are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Perth main airports to depart from

Perth (PER)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$560

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$560

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

Consider RAAF Base Tindal as a primary regional alternative for the Top End, accessible via Stuart Highway.

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,612

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

90% AI deal score

$3,478

$662

Save $2,816

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Perth to Darwin has been 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $405. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly to an average of $1236. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in higher average prices of $568, indicating that planning within the sweet spot can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Perth to Darwin is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $419. The median price for this route over the same period was $778. Prices above $1075 were observed in the higher quartile of fares. Monitoring prices against this $419 threshold can help identify favorable booking opportunities.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Perth to Darwin, with a median price of $218. November and September also presented more affordable options, with median prices of $292 and $308, respectively. These months stand out as being significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $778 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their journeys.

Perth to Darwin: Overview

Insights for flights from Perth to Darwin

Flights from Perth to Darwin typically range from $419–$1075, with a median price of $778. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level.

The distance between Perth and Darwin is 2652 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight experience that balances comfort with efficiency.

How much is a round trip from Perth to Darwin

Regular price: A$514 - A$656

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

now A$456

Low A$514

High A$656

The cheapest time to fly from Perth to Darwin

December

Cheapest

Flights from A$276

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$976

Jan

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Mar

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