Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Darwin (BNE - DRW)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$276	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Darwin is currently $276
Cheapest one-way flight	$143	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Brisbane to Darwin is currently $143
Last-minute weekend getaway	$479	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brisbane to Darwin is currently $479
Cheapest business class flights	$1,102	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brisbane to Darwin is currently $1,102

Fastest flight	4 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Brisbane to Darwin takes 4 hr 15 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 Brisbane to Darwin is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $250–350
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $380–610

Popular airlines from Brisbane to Darwin

Qantas

Nonstop

from $434

Typical price: $530–780

9 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - DRW Every day

240 weekly connecting flights

BNE - DRW Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $290

Typical price: $365–680

6 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - DRW Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

76 weekly connecting flights

BNE - DRW Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $305

Typical price: $280–590

6 weekly nonstop flights

BNE - DRW Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

33 weekly connecting flights

BNE - DRW Every day

Popular airports near Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 10 min 56 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 26 min 60 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 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 Brisbane to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Brisbane to Darwin are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $250 to $350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $276. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $143.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $434, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $290, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $305, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Darwin starts at $276 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $143 and departs on Mon, Jul 20.

4 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Darwin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 9 nonstop flights and 240 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Darwin are:

Virgin Australia offers 6 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Jetstar offers 6 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $276. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $143.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $434, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $290, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Darwin is $305, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 2.

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin.

There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 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 Brisbane and Darwin at price $479 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin.

There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Brisbane to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 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 Brisbane to Darwin on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Brisbane and Darwin start at $276 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22 with Virgin Australia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Darwin start at $1,102 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 16 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Darwin start at $276 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.

To book business class trips from Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Darwin starts at $479 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Darwin at price $479 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Brisbane 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.