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

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 08:35
• Latest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 16:30.

The flight takes about 3h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Perth to Darwin.

A direct flight from Perth to Darwin takes 3h 35m, covering 4,265 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 Perth to Darwin range from $640 to $914, with an average of $756 over the past 12 months. Anything below $640 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of $756. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $687 return via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS), compared with $744 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Perth to Darwin flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening 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 $632 to $3,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Perth to Darwin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $434, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Darwin Airport (DRW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

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

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 Perth to Darwin route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Connecting flights from Perth to Darwin most commonly pass through:

• Kununurra (KNX) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Perth to Darwin route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $706 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $963, a difference of $258. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Perth and Darwin. 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 50m, compared to 15h 18m via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Darwin are Crocosaurus Cove and SKYCITY Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Darwin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Perth to Darwin flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; 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

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