Find Cheap Flights from Perth to Darwin (PER - DRW)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Perth to Darwin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$502	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Fri, May 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Darwin is currently $502
Cheapest one-way flight	$251	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Perth to Darwin is currently $251
Cheapest nonstop flights	$465	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 22 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Perth to Darwin is currently $465
Last-minute weekend getaway	$502	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Perth to Darwin is currently $502
Cheapest business class flights	$888	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Fri, Jun 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Perth to Darwin is currently $888

Fastest flight	3 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Perth to Darwin takes 3 hr 30 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 Perth to Darwin is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $370–580
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $510–660

Popular airlines from Perth to Darwin

Qantas

Nonstop

from $607

Typical price: $570–750

10 weekly nonstop flights

PER - DRW Every day

201 weekly connecting flights

PER - DRW Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $465

Typical price: $445–780

5 weekly nonstop flights

PER - DRW Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

104 weekly connecting flights

PER - DRW Every day
Jetstar

from $544

Typical price: $560–1,250

41 weekly connecting flights

PER - DRW Every day
AIRNORTH

from $1,198

Typical price: $930–1,700

20 weekly connecting flights

PER - DRW Every day
Singapore Airlines

11 weekly connecting flights

PER - DRW Every day
AirAsia

6 weekly connecting flights

PER - DRW Every Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Perth

Perth Airport (PER)

Perth Australia 20 min 6 mi
Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB)

Busselton Australia 2 hr 21 min 122 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 Perth to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Perth to Darwin are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $370 to $580.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $502. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $251.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Perth to Darwin is $607, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Darwin is $465, flying from May 22 to May 31.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Perth to Darwin is $544, flying from May 3 to May 10.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Perth to Darwin is $1,198, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Darwin starts at $502 from Fri, Apr 24 to Fri, May 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $251 and departs on Fri, May 22.

3 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth to Darwin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 10 nonstop flights and 201 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Perth to Darwin are:

Virgin Australia offers 5 nonstop flights and 104 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Jetstar offers 41 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
AIRNORTH offers 20 connecting flights per week. AIRNORTH flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Singapore Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
AirAsia offers 6 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Perth and Darwin.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Perth to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $502. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $251.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Perth to Darwin is $607, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Darwin is $465, flying from May 22 to May 31.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Perth to Darwin is $544, flying from May 3 to May 10.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Perth to Darwin is $1,198, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Perth to Darwin.

There are 10 Qantas direct flights from Perth to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Virgin Australia direct flights from Perth to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Perth and Darwin at price $502 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Perth to Darwin.

There are 10 Qantas direct flights from Perth to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Virgin Australia direct flights from Perth to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Perth to Darwin on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Perth and Darwin start at $465 from Fri, May 22 to Sun, May 31 with Virgin Australia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Perth 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 Perth and Darwin start at $888 from Sat, Jun 6 to Fri, Jun 12 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Perth and Darwin start at $502 from Fri, Apr 24 to Fri, May 1.

To book business class trips from Perth 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 Perth and Darwin starts at $502 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Perth and Darwin at price $502 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Perth 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.