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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Darwin to Brisbane:

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 04:24
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 22:59.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Darwin to Brisbane:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Darwin to Brisbane takes 3h 54m, covering 4,586 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Darwin to Brisbane range from $410 to $672, with an average of $520 over the past 12 months. Anything below $410 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 42% above the route average of $520. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $508 return, compared with $899 via a stopover through Melbourne (MEL).

Qantas Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Australia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Darwin to Brisbane flights are:

• Qantas Airways: 94% on time
• Virgin Australia: 89% on time
• Jetstar: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Darwin to Brisbane flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $356 to $2,256. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Darwin to Brisbane are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $342.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Darwin to Brisbane usually depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Darwin to Brisbane route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Darwin to Brisbane pass through Melbourne (MEL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Darwin to Brisbane route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $460 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $554, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Darwin and Brisbane. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Darwin to Brisbane flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.