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Cheap flights from Darwin to Brisbane from $182

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — BNE
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Darwin to Brisbane are usually found in February or October, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$338

One-way from

$182

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$457
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/1-3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Darwin to Brisbane
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Darwin to Brisbane
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 31/100:25DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Mon 3/220:00BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$338
Sun 2/313:20DRW - BNE
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/320:00BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$378
Wed 14/501:30DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 18/520:50BNE - DRW
Nonstop4h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/1$449
Fri 7/216:25DRW - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 10/206:30BNE - DRW
1 stop10h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$858

Find flights from Darwin to Brisbane within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Fri 31/1

00:25-04:45

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 3/2

20:00-23:30

Nonstop4h 00m

$338

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Sun 2/3

13:20-17:55

Nonstop4h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 9/3

20:00-23:30

Nonstop4h 00m

$378

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Wed 14/5

01:30-05:50

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 18/5

20:50-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$449

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Fri 7/2

16:25-20:45

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Mon 10/2

06:30-16:55

1 stop10h 55m

$858

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Sat 1/3

13:20-17:55

Nonstop4h 05m

$182

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Fri 28/2

00:25-04:45

Nonstop3h 50m

$188

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Fri 28/2

00:10-08:00

1 stop7h 20m

$293

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Fri 28/2

16:25-20:45

Nonstop3h 50m

$359

DarwinBrisbane

DRW - BNE

DRWBNE

Darwin

Wed 5/2

00:55-16:55

2 stops15h 30m

$1,152

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Brisbane

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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Brisbane

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Darwin to Brisbane including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Darwin to Brisbane is 19 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 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Darwin to Brisbane in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% 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 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from DRW to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Darwin to Brisbane, such as Jetstar and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
821 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
434 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

6.6
Okay
467 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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 9 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 50m.

  • How popular is this Darwin to Brisbane flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Brisbane round-trip from $338. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $449, and Qantas Airways, from $858. Jetstar is 33% 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 Virgin Australia ($182), Jetstar ($188), and Qantas Airways ($359).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Brisbane are American Airlines (81%), Emirates (81%) and Etihad Airways (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Brisbane?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $165. While the most popular route (Darwin - Brisbane) can be booked for $369 on average our data indicates $1,434 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Brisbane

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$264Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$277Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$374Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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