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Cheapest return fare
$342
Typical prices: $376-$608
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ADL - DRW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$163
Typical prices: $276-$458
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Sun 1/11
ADL - DRW • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Darwin (ADL-DRW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Adelaide 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Adelaide to Darwin

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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14:10 - 18:00ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
3h 50mdirect
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18:45 - 22:20DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 35mdirect
$342Jetstar
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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14:10 - 18:00ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
3h 50mdirect
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18:45 - 22:20DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 35mdirect
$345Jetstar
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
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14:10 - 18:00ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
3h 50mdirect
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17:45 - 22:20DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 35mdirect
$352Jetstar
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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14:10 - 18:00ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
3h 50mdirect
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12:45 - 21:00DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
8h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$553Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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19:35 - 15:00ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
19h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne
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18:45 - 22:20DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 35mdirect
$603Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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18:30 - 13:45ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
19h 15m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
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18:45 - 22:20DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 35mdirect
$603Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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06:10 - 13:45ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
7h 35m1 stop Brisbane
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12:45 - 21:00DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
8h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$758Virgin Australia
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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14:20 - 23:55ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
9h 35m1 stop Melbourne
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12:45 - 21:00DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
8h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$796Virgin Australia
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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18:30 - 22:25ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
3h 55mdirect
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06:15 - 10:00DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 45mdirect
$909Qantas Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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18:30 - 22:25ADL  Adelaide-DRW Darwin
3h 55mdirect
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13:55 - 17:40DRW  Darwin-ADL Adelaide
3h 45mdirect
$928Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Adelaide to Darwin flights

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

How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Darwin?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Adelaide to Darwin departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Darwin from Adelaide usually cost between $378 and $594 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $342 on Jetstar (5 Sept–12 Sept).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Adelaide to Darwin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Adelaide to Darwin, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Darwin, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Darwin is March, where tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $641 and $552 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Adelaide to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Adelaide to Darwin, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$163
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Adelaide to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide 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 Adelaide to Darwin

  • What is the cheapest flight from Adelaide to Darwin?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Adelaide to Darwin was $163 for a one-way ticket and $342 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Adelaide to Darwin?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Adelaide to Darwin are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $713 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,001 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Adelaide 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 Adelaide up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Adelaide to Darwin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $197 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Adelaide to Darwin?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Adelaide to Darwin.
Find which airlines fly direct from Adelaide Airport to Darwin Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Adelaide to Darwin

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Darwin to Adelaide

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Jetstar,Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Adelaide 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 Adelaide 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 470 reviews
6.4Food
7.8Boarding
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

10.0 ExcellentAndrea, July 2026
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

When the flight is full out would be good to allow the use of the front toilet as well as the rear. Otherwise it was an uneventful flight.

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.

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.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

It was so hot on the plane mixed with being quite turbulent and a rough landing. We all felt very nauseous for hours afterwards. Crew were lovely though.

Everything was perfect. Fast check-in and very roomy seats with plenty of legroom. There was no entertainment but I did not miss it.

Ease of boarding. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good. In flight entertainment great.

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

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.

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