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

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 and lands at 14:35
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 22:40.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Darwin to Perth takes 3h 50m, covering 4,265 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Darwin to Perth range from $654 to $866, with an average of $753 over the past 12 months. Anything below $654 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $753 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $555 return via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS), compared with $742 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $66–$121 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Darwin to Perth flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night 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 $634 to $3,661. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Darwin to Perth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $358, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Perth Airport (PER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EverythingFleet
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• No Birds
• Europcar

Flights from Darwin to Perth usually depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Perth (PER).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Perth route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

One-stop flights from Darwin to Perth most commonly connect through:

• Kununurra (KNX) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Adelaide (ADL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Darwin to Perth. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $696 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $903, a difference of $207.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Darwin and Perth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Flying via Kununurra (KNX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 15h 04m via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) and 17h 43m via Adelaide (ADL).

Perth is 1 hour behind Darwin (Western Australia Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Perth are RAC Arena, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, and Perth Town Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Perth on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Darwin to Perth 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:

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

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

Passengers with special needs will find a range of services to support them during their time at Perth Airport. All four terminals feature lifts, ramps, modified toilets and closed caption TVs. Service animal relief areas are available in both precincts of the airport, and there’s a special pick-up zone just outside the terminal building for passengers who require mobility support. For personalised assistance, passengers can contact their airline ahead of travel to ensure these needs are met.

Perth Airport has bays designed for quick pick-ups just outside the arrivals hall. While your friend won’t be able to pull in here until you’re ready to go, they can park for free for up to 1 hour in Long Term Parking. Once you’ve made it through luggage claim, you can either follow the signs to Long Term Parking or call your friend so they can meet you at the pick-up bays in front of the arrivals hall.