Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $569 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 $587 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Brisbane to Darwin take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 4h 05m, covering a distance of 4,586 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 direct flights that take off from Brisbane and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 17m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Darwin was $232 for a one-way ticket and $347 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Brisbane and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Brisbane and Darwin are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (10 flights per week), Virgin Australia (7 flights per week), and Jetstar (5 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Brisbane to Darwin, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Darwin, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Brisbane at 08:10 and will be landing in Darwin at 11:55.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Brisbane and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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 $184 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which cities are served by Darwin International Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to Darwin is May, where tickets cost $384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $531 and $531 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How often are flights from Brisbane to Darwin delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Brisbane and Darwin historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 92 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Brisbane to Darwin flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Brisbane to Darwin flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Brisbane to Darwin were found on Jetstar ($347) and Virgin Australia ($379).

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Brisbane to Darwin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Darwin from Brisbane usually cost between $416 and $716 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $347 on Jetstar (16 Oct–25 Oct).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Darwin is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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