Cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $467
Virgin Australia 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Canberra is currently $467
Cheapest one-way flight $236
Virgin Australia 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Darwin to Canberra is currently $236
Last-minute weekend getaway $524
Virgin Australia 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Darwin to Canberra is currently $524
Cheapest business class flights $1,441
Virgin Australia 1 stop 30 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Fri, Jul 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Darwin to Canberra is currently $1,441
Fastest flight 6 hr The fastest flight with stops from Darwin to Canberra takes 6 hr
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Canberra is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $445–500
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $475–710

Popular airlines from Darwin to Canberra

  • Qantas
    from $752
    Typical price: $700–950
    326 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - CBR Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $467
    Typical price: $465–750
    146 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - CBR Every day
  • Jetstar
    Typical price: $520–910
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DRW - CBR 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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Darwin to Canberra

The cheapest flights from Darwin to Canberra are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $445 to $500.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Canberra recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $467. 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 Darwin to Canberra is $752, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 10.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Canberra is $467, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Canberra starts at $467 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $236 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
6 hr is the shortest flight time from Darwin to Canberra.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Darwin to Canberra.
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 Canberra 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 Canberra.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 326 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Darwin to Canberra are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 146 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra Airport (CBR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Darwin and Canberra.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Canberra recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $467. 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 Darwin to Canberra is $752, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 10.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Canberra is $467, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 19.
No airline flies direct from Darwin to Canberra.
  • There are 326 Qantas connecting flights from Darwin to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 146 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Darwin to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Darwin to Canberra 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 Canberra at price $524 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
No airline flies direct from Darwin to Canberra.
  • There are 326 Qantas connecting flights from Darwin to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 146 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Darwin to Canberra per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Jetstar connecting flights from Darwin to Canberra 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 Darwin to Canberra.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Darwin to Canberra, 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 Canberra start at $1,441 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 17 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Darwin and Canberra start at $467 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 19.
To book business class trips from Darwin to Canberra, 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 Canberra starts at $524 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Canberra at price $524 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To find last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Canberra, 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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