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Find cheap flights from Brisbane to Darwin from $153

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Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Darwin (BNE-DRW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Darwin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$340Jetstar
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Fri, 16 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$357Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$394Jetstar
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Sun, 19 May - Wed, 29 May
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$399Jetstar
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Sun, 6 Oct - Fri, 11 Oct
20:50 - 00:35BNE-DRW
4h 15mdirect
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
$414Jetstar
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug
12:05 - 00:25BNE-DRW
12h 50m2 stops
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
Mon, 2 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
20:45 - 00:25BNE-DRW
28h 10m2 stops
01:30 - 05:40DRW-BNE
3h 40mdirect
Thu, 23 May - Wed, 29 May
20:55 - 23:50BNE-DRW
27h 25m1 stop
13:30 - 18:00DRW-BNE
4h 00mdirect
$625Virgin Australia
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Sun, 6 Oct - Sat, 12 Oct
19:40 - 23:40BNE-DRW
4h 30mdirect
14:30 - 19:00DRW-BNE
4h 00mdirect
$707Virgin Australia
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Mon, 20 May - Sat, 25 May
09:40 - 01:05BNE-DRW
15h 55m1 stop
01:30 - 10:50DRW-BNE
8h 50m1 stop
$846Qantas Airways
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Thu, 16 May - Sun, 19 May

Flights from Brisbane to Darwin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to Darwin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to Darwin?

The average price of all flights from Brisbane to Darwin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Brisbane to Darwin, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Darwin, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Darwin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Brisbane to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to Darwin is March, where tickets cost $462 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is $727 and $691 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Brisbane to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Darwin, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Darwin from Brisbane were found on Jetstar ($153) and Virgin Australia ($343), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($340) and Virgin Australia ($625).

Which airlines fly direct between Brisbane and Darwin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Brisbane to Darwin.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at $250 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Brisbane and Darwin per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Brisbane and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 21m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Brisbane and Darwin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Brisbane to Darwin take?

The duration of a direct flight to Darwin from Brisbane is typically 4h 15m. The journey crosses a distance of 4,586 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Brisbane to Darwin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Brisbane at 09:05 and will be landing in Darwin at 12:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Brisbane to Darwin?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Brisbane to Darwin jets off at 20:50 and lands at 00:35.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$153
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to Darwin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Brisbane to Darwin

  • Which cities are served by Darwin International Airport?

    DRW is the only airport serving Darwin. The airport also serves nearby cities, including Moil, Marrara and Millner. You can use Bus Line 10 for transit from DRW to Moil in about 17 minutes, Bus Line 3 to Marrara takes about 11 minutes, and Bus Line 10 to Millner in approximately 20 minutes. You can also rent a car from one of the on-site car rental agencies at DRW, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty, for transit to these nearby cities. The car rental desks at DRW are on the ground floor of the Arrivals Hall, close to the baggage collection area.

  • Which airline offers accessibility services from Brisbane Airport to Darwin International Airport?

    Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia offer accessibility services for passengers with disabilities. You can request a wheelchair with the airline. The airlines have dedicated staff members offering assistance services both pre-flight and in-flight. The airlines provide spacious seating with aisle access options for persons with limited mobility. The airlines accept certified assistance animals to travel in cabins.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Darwin was $99 for a one-way ticket and $220 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Brisbane to Darwin?

    On your way to Darwin, you’ll fly out from Brisbane. You’ll be landing at Darwin.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Darwin?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Brisbane to Darwin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Darwin, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Darwin, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Darwin are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $629 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $842 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Brisbane to Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Brisbane to Darwin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Brisbane is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Darwin from Brisbane up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Brisbane to Darwin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $232 or less one-way and $442 or less round-trip.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the primary hub for Virgin Australia. The airline operates domestic and international flights from Brisbane to various global destinations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Hobart and Gold Coast. BNE has a Virgin Australia end in the Domestic Terminal, offering convenience through easy access to facilities and a streamlined check-in, boarding and security screening process.
  • Consider flying Qantas Club or Virgin Australia, as the airlines have lounges in Darwin International Airport (DRW) accessible to Business Class, First Class and Elite Status Lounge membership programs. Qantas Club is on Level 2 of the Domestic Terminal, in the Departures area; while Virgin Australia Lounge is on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal, in the Departures area. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages, comfortable seating, workstations and shower facilities at these lounges.
  • If you are a frequent flyer on Qantas Airways, consider flying with the airline from Brisbane to Darwin, as the airline has a Frequent Flyer program, where you can earn and redeem miles. You can purchase a BNE-DRW ticket using the accumulated points from the program or use the points to upgrade your class of service to Business Class or First Class.
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Prefer to fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin?

Find which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Darwin, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Brisbane to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Brisbane

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +8 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +6 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Brisbane to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Darwin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to Darwin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 680 reviews
6.8entertainment
6.8food
8.0boarding
8.4crew
7.6comfort
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

The flight met my expectations. It left and landed on time

Flights delayed multiple times, travellers requests for updates ignored. Qantas continues to desatisfy travelling basics.

Better food, hotter coffee, otherwise it was a very smooth and reasonably comfortable flight.

Packed flight. Urged to check carry-on before boarding only to discover numerous empty overhead bins after boarding. Challenging entertainment screen. After almost 20 minutes to arrive at baggage claim, waited over 30 mins before luggage was loaded on baggage claim carousel.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

It may have been a result of earlier issues with a previous plane, causing delays, but the staff were not nearly as smiley as the previous Jetstar flight I was on. Also, they started boarding before the plane was empty...so we moved from one line into another line. They should have just waited until the plane was empty to avoid waiting in two lines.

We were visiting from California and did not know Melbourne. When we arrived at the main airport, where we also arrived when we flew in, we found to our horror that we were at the wrong airport! There was no obvious to us indication that there were two airports that Jetstar flew out of in Melbourne, or even that there were two airports. The staff tried to find us seats to Sydney but none were available, so we got an Uber and went to the other airport and managed to catch the original flight. The staff were great and very helpful, including figuring out how to check what bag to not have to pay extra for the luggage. I was contrasted with Ryan Air that we had flown with in Europe a few months previously and been treated as cattle and no smiles, no help, just line up and pay. We were impressed by the friendliness and the help extended to us.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Brisbane to Darwin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/8Thu
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
$153
24/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
$187
29/5Wed
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
$193
8/8Thu
directJetstar
4h 15mBNE-DRW
$196
24/8Sat
1 stop
7h 55mBNE-DRW
$305
23/8Fri
1 stop
8h 25mBNE-DRW
$311
30/4Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
13h 25mBNE-DRW
$343
13/6Thu
directQantas Airways
4h 15mBNE-DRW
$348
21/6Fri
directVirgin Australia
4h 30mBNE-DRW
$370
9/5Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
15h 55mBNE-DRW
$410

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Brisbane - Darwin Flights

Departure:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Destination:

Darwin (DRW)Australia

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