Cheap flights from Canberra to Darwin

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Canberra to Darwin and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $472
Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Darwin is currently $472
Cheapest one-way flight $236
Virgin Australia 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jul 9
The cheapest one-way flight from Canberra to Darwin is currently $236
Last-minute weekend getaway $525
Virgin Australia 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Canberra to Darwin is currently $525
Cheapest business class flights $1,443
Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sat, Jul 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Canberra to Darwin is currently $1,443
Fastest flight 6 hr 20 min The fastest flight with stops from Canberra to Darwin takes 6 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Darwin is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $445–530
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $475–670

Popular airlines from Canberra to Darwin

  • Qantas
    from $748
    Typical price: $700–950
    251 weekly connecting flights
    CBR - DRW Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $472
    Typical price: $465–730
    74 weekly connecting flights
    CBR - DRW Every day
  • Jetstar
    Typical price: $510–990
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CBR - DRW Every day

Popular airports near Canberra

  • Canberra Airport (CBR)
    Canberra Australia 13 min 4 mi
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    Sydney Australia 2 hr 51 min 148 mi
  • Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
    Wagga Wagga Australia 2 hr 42 min 94 mi
  • Moruya Airport (MYA)
    Moruya Australia 2 hr 17 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Darwin

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW)
    Darwin Australia 16 min 4 mi
  • Katherine Airport (KTR)
    Katherine Australia 3 hr 26 min 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Canberra to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Canberra to Darwin are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $445 to $530.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $472. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $236.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Darwin is $748, flying from May 24 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Darwin is $472, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Darwin starts at $472 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $236 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.
6 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Canberra to Darwin.
Darwin is warm year-round, with most people visiting during dry season (late Apr–Oct). Fish are most plentiful in tidal rivers Mar–Apr. Popular events include May Day, the music festival Bass in the Grass (May), the cultural celebration Greek Glenti (Jun) and the V8 Supercars auto race (Jun). During the highly attended Darwin Festival (Aug), many free arts performances are held for several weeks throughout the city. The wet season (Nov–Apr) can bring flooding, especially Jan–Mar, and travel to remote bush areas is inadvisable.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Canberra to Darwin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Canberra to Darwin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Canberra to Darwin.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 251 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Canberra to Darwin are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 74 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Canberra and Darwin.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Canberra to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $472. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $236.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Canberra to Darwin is $748, flying from May 24 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Canberra to Darwin is $472, flying from May 21 to May 27.
No airline flies direct from Canberra to Darwin.
  • There are 251 Qantas connecting flights from Canberra to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 74 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Canberra to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Canberra to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Darwin at price $525 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
No airline flies direct from Canberra to Darwin.
  • There are 251 Qantas connecting flights from Canberra to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 74 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Canberra to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Canberra to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Canberra to Darwin.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Canberra to Darwin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Canberra and Darwin start at $1,443 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sat, Jul 11 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Canberra and Darwin start at $472 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, May 27.
To book business class trips from Canberra to Darwin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Canberra and Darwin starts at $525 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Canberra and Darwin at price $525 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from Canberra to Darwin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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