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$401 Find cheap flights from Canberra to Darwin

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Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Darwin (CBR-DRW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Canberra 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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13:55 - 20:35CBR-DRW
7h 10m1 stop
00:35 - 07:10DRW-CBR
6h 05m1 stop
$661Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
16:20 - 00:35CBR-DRW
8h 45m1 stop
00:55 - 12:05DRW-CBR
10h 40m1 stop
$758Jetstar
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Mon, 5 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
12:40 - 00:05CBR-DRW
11h 55m1 stop
01:20 - 14:30DRW-CBR
12h 40m2 stops
Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
07:15 - 23:50CBR-DRW
17h 05m1 stop
00:35 - 18:10DRW-CBR
17h 05m1 stop
$789Virgin Australia
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Tue, 9 Jul - Mon, 15 Jul
08:25 - 23:40CBR-DRW
15h 45m2 stops
00:55 - 12:05DRW-CBR
10h 40m1 stop
Mon, 5 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
13:55 - 20:35CBR-DRW
7h 10m1 stop
14:30 - 21:55DRW-CBR
6h 55m1 stop
$926Virgin Australia
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Sat, 1 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
12:40 - 00:05CBR-DRW
11h 55m1 stop
19:20 - 15:40DRW-CBR
19h 50m2 stops
Sat, 1 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
16:20 - 00:35CBR-DRW
8h 45m1 stop
17:00 - 19:40DRW-CBR
26h 10m2 stops
Mon, 5 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
12:40 - 00:05CBR-DRW
11h 55m1 stop
01:20 - 12:05DRW-CBR
34h 15m3 stops
$951Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
17:25 - 00:25CBR-DRW
7h 30m1 stop
18:45 - 08:25DRW-CBR
13h 10m1 stop
$1,058Qantas Airways
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Mon, 5 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug

Flights from Canberra to Darwin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to Darwin?

The average price of all flights from Canberra to Darwin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Darwin on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Canberra to Darwin. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $678 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,054 and $1,052 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to Darwin, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Canberra 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 is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

October

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$401
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Canberra to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Canberra to Darwin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Canberra to Darwin

  • What is the cheapest flight from Canberra to Darwin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Canberra to Darwin was $260 for a one-way ticket and $429 for a return.

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

    Canberra and Darwin are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Canberra from Canberra and will be arriving at Darwin.

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Canberra to Darwin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Canberra to Darwin?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Canberra and Darwin.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Canberra to Darwin are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $806 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 $1,118 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to Darwin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $471 or less one-way.

Top 3 airlines serving from Canberra to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Canberra 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.
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7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 672 reviews
6.8Food
8.4Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.9Boarding
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

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

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.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

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

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

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).

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 Canberra to Darwin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/7Sat
1 stopJetstar
11h 55mCBR-DRW
$401
20/7Sat
2 stopsJetstar
23h 20mCBR-DRW
$482
20/7Sat
3 stops
11h 25mCBR-DRW
$729

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Last minute flights from Canberra to Darwin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Canberra to Darwin that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
multi-stop
7h 10mCBR-DRW
8/5Wed
multi-stop
10h 40mDRW-CBR
$906
4/5Sat
multi-stop
7h 10mCBR-DRW
8/5Wed
multi-stop
13h 50mDRW-CBR
$1,040
4/5Sat
multi-stop
7h 10mCBR-DRW
9/5Thu
multi-stop
25h 45mDRW-CBR
$1,265
4/5Sat
multi-stop
14h 45mCBR-DRW
8/5Wed
multi-stop
13h 50mDRW-CBR
$1,299
4/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 00mCBR-DRW
9/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 10mDRW-CBR
$1,453
4/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 05mCBR-DRW
9/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 20mDRW-CBR
$1,804
4/5Sat
multi-stopJetstar
22h 15mCBR-DRW
8/5Wed
multi-stopJetstar
35h 10mDRW-CBR
$2,139
4/5Sat
multi-stop
11h 30mCBR-DRW
9/5Thu
multi-stop
12h 05mDRW-CBR
$3,924

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Canberra - Darwin Flights

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Canberra (CBR)Australia

Destination:

Darwin (DRW)Australia

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Darwin - Canberra

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