Cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $277
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 16 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Brisbane is currently $277
Cheapest one-way flight $127
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from Darwin to Brisbane is currently $127
Last-minute weekend getaway $470
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Darwin to Brisbane is currently $470
Cheapest business class flights $1,081
Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Darwin to Brisbane is currently $1,081
Fastest flight 3 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Darwin to Brisbane takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Brisbane is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $255–345
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $350–740

Popular airlines from Darwin to Brisbane

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $425
    Typical price: $510–770
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    DRW - BNE Every day
    266 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - BNE Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $285
    Typical price: $340–680
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DRW - BNE Every day
    130 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - BNE Every day
  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $277
    Typical price: $275–580
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DRW - BNE Every day
    69 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - BNE Every day

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

Popular airports near Brisbane

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
    Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 min 56 mi
  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
    Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 25 min 60 mi
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
    Ballina Australia 2 hr 1 min 99 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Darwin to Brisbane

The cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $255 to $345.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $277. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Darwin to Brisbane is $425, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 9.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Brisbane is $285, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Darwin to Brisbane is $277, flying from May 16 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Brisbane starts at $277 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $127 and departs on Thu, May 7.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Darwin to Brisbane.
Many people travel to Brisbane in winter (Jun–Aug) and the Dec–Jan school holiday break. Key events include Ekka (Aug), an annual agricultural event also called the Royal Queensland Show. The popular Brisbane Festival (Sep) draws crowds to music, theater, dance and circus performances. The rainy season (Nov–May) begins late in the spring and runs through fall, with tropical cyclones possible Jan–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Darwin to Brisbane.
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 Darwin to Brisbane 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 Darwin to Brisbane.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 10 nonstop flights and 266 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Darwin to Brisbane are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 7 nonstop flights and 130 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
  • Jetstar offers 7 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Darwin and Brisbane.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $277. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Darwin to Brisbane is $425, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 9.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Brisbane is $285, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Darwin to Brisbane is $277, flying from May 16 to May 24.
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Darwin to Brisbane.
  • There are 10 Qantas direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Virgin Australia direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane 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 Darwin and Brisbane at price $470 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Darwin to Brisbane.
  • There are 10 Qantas direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Virgin Australia direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Jetstar direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane 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 direct flights from Darwin to Brisbane on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Darwin and Brisbane start at $277 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 24 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Darwin to Brisbane, 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 Darwin and Brisbane start at $1,081 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 8 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Darwin and Brisbane start at $277 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 24.
To book business class trips from Darwin to Brisbane, 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 Darwin and Brisbane starts at $470 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Brisbane at price $470 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Brisbane, 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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