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Cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra from $386

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DRW — CBR
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

The best prices from Darwin to Canberra are usually found in January or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Canberra

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Canberra (CBR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

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June

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January

Average price

$847

Round-trip from

$288
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Darwin to Canberra?

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 19% on the overall cost on flights from Darwin to Canberra.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Darwin to Canberra at least 43 days early can save you up to 115% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Darwin to Canberra for as little as $727 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,085 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Canberra from Darwin. Prices for January average $868 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $321. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 37% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Canberra (DRW - CBR)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Darwin to Canberra is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Darwin to Canberra

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Darwin and Canberra. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Virgin Australia flights we've come across from Darwin to Canberra. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$769
Wed 19/612:15DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$773
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/606:05CBR - DRW
2 stops16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$913
Tue 16/712:25DRW - CBR
2 stops8h 40mVirgin Australia
Sat 20/706:20CBR - DRW
1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/5$1,091
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
2 stops9h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/606:05CBR - DRW
2 stops16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$1,094
Wed 19/612:15DRW - CBR
2 stops8h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/607:05CBR - DRW
2 stops15h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$1,167
Tue 2/700:35DRW - CBR
2 stops9h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 3/714:35CBR - DRW
2 stops9h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/5$1,179

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Canberra

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Darwin and Canberra. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Qantas Airways flights travelling from Darwin to Canberra. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 15/701:15DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 20/709:00CBR - DRW
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$806
Tue 16/718:45DRW - CBR
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 20/709:00CBR - DRW
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$848
Tue 2/701:30DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 3/717:25CBR - DRW
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$937

Cheap Darwin to Canberra flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Darwin to Canberra specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Prices were last updated on 15 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Darwin to Canberra in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$769
Wed 19/612:15DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$773
Wed 19/612:15DRW - CBR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$781
Sat 1/600:55DRW - CBR
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Mon 3/612:40CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$871
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/606:05CBR - DRW
2 stops16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$913
Sun 2/614:30DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/612:40CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,034
Sun 2/618:25DRW - CBR
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/612:40CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,036
Sat 1/600:55DRW - CBR
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/612:40CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,061
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
2 stops9h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/606:05CBR - DRW
2 stops16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$1,094

Darwin to Canberra 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Darwin and Canberra in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Darwin to Canberra in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$769
Wed 19/612:15DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$773
Wed 19/612:15DRW - CBR
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/611:30CBR - DRW
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$781
Mon 15/701:15DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 20/709:00CBR - DRW
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$806
Tue 16/718:45DRW - CBR
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 20/709:00CBR - DRW
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$848
Sat 1/600:55DRW - CBR
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Mon 3/612:40CBR - DRW
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$871
Tue 18/600:35DRW - CBR
1 stop12h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 22/606:05CBR - DRW
2 stops16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/5$913
Tue 2/700:35DRW - CBR
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/712:40CBR - DRW
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$919
Tue 2/701:30DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 3/717:25CBR - DRW
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$937

One-way flights to Canberra from Darwin

Search for one-way flight options from Darwin to Canberra. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Darwin to Canberra can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Darwin to Canberra should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Thu 30/500:35DRW - CBR
1 stop6h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/5$386
Fri 31/514:45DRW - CBR
2 stops24h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$458
Fri 31/514:45DRW - CBR
3 stops23h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$482
Thu 30/501:05DRW - CBR
2 stops11h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/5$497
Fri 31/518:25DRW - CBR
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$728

Find flights from Darwin to Canberra within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Canberra that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

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$769 - $1,264

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Return

Price

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 18/6

1 stop8h 45m

Canberra

Sat 22/6

1 stop10h 45m

$769

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Wed 19/6

1 stop8h 55m

Canberra

Sat 22/6

1 stop10h 45m

$773

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Wed 19/6

2 stops23h 20m

Canberra

Sat 22/6

1 stop10h 45m

$781

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Mon 15/7

1 stop6h 35m

Canberra

Sat 20/7

1 stop14h 15m

$806

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 16/7

1 stop18h 20m

Canberra

Sat 20/7

1 stop14h 15m

$848

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 18/6

1 stop12h 10m

Canberra

Sat 22/6

2 stops16h 10m

$913

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 2/7

1 stop8h 45m

Canberra

Wed 3/7

2 stops11h 30m

$919

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 2/7

1 stop6h 00m

Canberra

Wed 3/7

1 stop7h 30m

$937

DarwinCanberra

DRW - CBR

DRWCBR

Darwin

Tue 16/7

2 stops17h 10m

Canberra

Sat 20/7

2 stops12h 20m

$1,264

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Deals found on 13/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Canberra?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Canberra?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Canberra. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Canberra flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Canberra by month

Plan your trip from Darwin to Canberra by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Darwin to Canberra is currently $510 while a return flight costs $890. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Canberra (average of $192). Flying from Darwin to Canberra in December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$353

February

$308

March

$315

April

$362

May

$288

June

$350

July

$363

August

$314

September

$353

October

$312

November

$354

December

$404

Temperature and rainfall in Canberra by month

Plan your trip to Canberra by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CBR

Temperature

5 - 20 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Canberra

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Canberra. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Canberra. Reviews last updated 15 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Darwin to Canberra have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
969 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
652 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Darwin to Canberra for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Darwin to Canberra for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $769, but on average you can expect to pay $1,311.

  • How popular is this Darwin to Canberra flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Canberra.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Canberra round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Canberra round-trip from $769. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $806, and Jetstar, from $1,264. Virgin Australia is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Canberra?

    Consider Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Canberra.

  • What does DRW to CBR mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Darwin Airport to Canberra Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DRW to CBR flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Canberra that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Darwin to Canberra flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Darwin to Canberra with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Darwin to Canberra flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Canberra that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Canberra flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Canberra?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Canberra.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Canberra?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Canberra by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Canberra that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Darwin to Canberra offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Darwin to Canberra?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Darwin to Canberra flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Darwin to Canberra flight deals updated?

    The Darwin to Canberra flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 15/5.

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JetstarCheapest$351Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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