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Darwin.£162 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

Darwin.£162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

Darwin.£162 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

Darwin.£162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £162, select.

Darwin.£163 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £163, select.

Darwin.£167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.

Darwin.£173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Darwin.£177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Adelaide on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Darwin from £81 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Adelaide to Darwin flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Adelaide to Darwin: Alternative routes

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Adelaide to Darwin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£162
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	3 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand
Average flights per week	66

Finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Darwin: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Adelaide to Darwin?

The best price we found for a return flight from Adelaide to Darwin is £162. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Adelaide to Darwin?

3 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Adelaide to Darwin.

Which airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Darwin?

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Adelaide to Darwin.

How many flights are there a week from Adelaide to Darwin?

As of January 2026, there are 86 flights per week flying from Adelaide to Darwin.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Darwin?

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Darwin is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Darwin Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Adelaide Airport to Darwin Airport on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Darwin?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Darwin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Darwin?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Darwin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide Airport to Darwin with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Darwin.

Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Darwin is UTC+9:30, which is one hour behind Adelaide.
Take your pick of 50 weekly Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Virgin Australia Regional operates the last service of the day at 17:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ADL to DRW flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, so getting to Darwin (and then seeing more parts of Australia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Jetstar.
With 74.29% of its services landing as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating ADL to DRW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ADL and DRW include:
- Alice Springs Airport
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
- Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport flight is £81. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £162. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ADL to DRW.
The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ADL to DRW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport.

Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Of the departures from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% land on time at their destination.
To get to Adelaide Airport from central Adelaide, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ADL? If you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Reserve a hotel near DRW if you have a late Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Darwin International Airport rental car and explore Darwin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Darwin International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin

Darwin International Airport is approximately 8 miles from the centre of Darwin. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Darwin. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport for November if you want to visit Darwin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADL to DRW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

Kununurra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Darwin. Around 270 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Mirima National Park, El Questro Wilderness Park and Ord River.
Leanyer is another essential stop in Australia and is around 2 miles north-east of Darwin. No journey is complete without a visit to Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den.