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Cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane from $161

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — BNE
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Brisbane are usually found in February or March, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Brisbane (BNE). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$161

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/4-1/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 55m total
  • Darwin to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Darwin to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 24/401:30DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Thu 1/520:50BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$344
Sun 4/501:30DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/520:50BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$374
Wed 7/501:30DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 15/520:50BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$431
Wed 9/412:55DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 16/420:40BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$671

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Brisbane 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to Brisbane that are best for you.

Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Thu 24/4

01:30-05:40

Nonstop3h 40m

Brisbane

Thu 1/5

20:50-00:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$344

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Sun 4/5

01:30-05:40

Nonstop3h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 9/5

20:50-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$374

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Wed 7/5

01:30-05:50

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 15/5

20:50-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$431

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Wed 9/4

12:55-17:10

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 19/4

08:20-12:05

Nonstop4h 15m

$671

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Mon 26/5

01:30-05:40

Nonstop3h 40m

$161

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Tue 27/5

14:40-19:00

Nonstop3h 50m

$216

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Fri 18/4

12:55-17:10

Nonstop3h 45m

$320

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Thu 3/4

16:50-05:50

1 stop12h 30m

$369

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Brisbane

How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Darwin to Brisbane is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Darwin to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Darwin to Brisbane in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 78% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Darwin to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. 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 Brisbane. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Darwin to Brisbane, such as Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Darwin to Brisbane?

    You will need to book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane if you want to fly from Darwin to Brisbane. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Darwin (DRW) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 8 flights to Brisbane from the Darwin airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DRW to BNE to be around 3h 45m.

  • How popular is this Darwin to Brisbane flight route?

    Flights from Darwin to Brisbane have been viewed 2,591 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Brisbane round-trip from $344. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $431, and Qantas Airways, from $671. Jetstar is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Brisbane one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Darwin to Brisbane are Jetstar ($161), Virgin Australia ($216), and Qantas Airways ($320).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Brisbane?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Brisbane are Etihad Airways (76%), Qatar Airways (75%) and Virgin Australia (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Darwin - Brisbane) can be booked for $447 on average our data indicates $401 when flying from Darwin to Brisbane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Darwin to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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.

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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Darwin to Brisbane. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 March 2025.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Brisbane

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to Brisbane. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$259Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$275Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$367Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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