£669+ Cheap flights to Darwin

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1 Nov — 8 Nov1
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Flights to Darwin in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Darwin

Thu 12/1110:30 -
2 stops29h 00m
Thu 19/1115:50 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 28/9£925
Mon 16/1110:40 -
2 stops39h 05m
Mon 23/1112:30 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 2/10£1,006
Mon 26/1010:30 -
2 stops51h 25m
Sun 1/1100:10 -
2 stops63h 50m
Deal found 28/9£1,059
Mon 26/1021:00 -
2 stops40h 55m
Sun 1/1100:10 -
2 stops50h 50m
Deal found 28/9£1,087
Thu 19/1109:50 -
1 stop35h 00m
Thu 3/1207:30 -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 30/9£1,109
Mon 16/1121:25 -
2 stops41h 15m
Mon 23/1112:00 -
2 stops36h 55m
Deal found 2/10£1,113
Thu 12/1110:40 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 19/1115:50 -
1 stop36h 50m
Deal found 28/9£1,135
Thu 19/1122:00 -
1 stop22h 50m
Thu 3/1207:30 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 30/9£1,136
Thu 12/1108:50 -
2 stops29h 05m
Wed 18/1100:10 -
2 stops44h 50m
Deal found 28/9£1,151
Fri 30/1010:30 -
2 stops51h 25m
Fri 6/1116:50 -
2 stops47h 10m
Deal found 2/10£1,152
Sun 8/1120:55 -
2 stops28h 45m
Wed 18/1116:50 -
2 stops37h 10m
Deal found 30/9£1,155
Thu 12/1113:05 -
1 stop26h 25m
Thu 19/1115:50 -
1 stop50h 45m
Deal found 28/9£1,168

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Return from

£925

One-way from

£438

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,213
12/11-19/11
  • 12/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 40m total
  • London to Darwin
30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • London to Darwin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£149 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2026

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LondonDarwin

LHR London Heathrow - DRW Darwin

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Mon 19/10

20:25-00:50

2 stops43h 55m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£669

LondonDarwin

LGW London Gatwick - DRW Darwin

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

11:10-06:20

1 stop34h 40m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£669

LondonDarwin

LGW London Gatwick - DRW Darwin

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

19:35-11:15

3 stops55h 10m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£763

LondonDarwin

LGW London Gatwick - DRW Darwin

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Mon 19/10

11:40-11:15

2 stops39h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£789

LondonDarwin

LGW London Gatwick - DRW Darwin

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Wed 6/1

10:30-23:25

2 stops51h 25m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£817

LondonDarwin

LHR London Heathrow - DRW Darwin

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Wed 6/1

21:00-23:25

2 stops40h 55m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£846

LondonDarwin

LHR London Heathrow - DRW Darwin

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Mon 18/1

14:15-23:50

2 stops48h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£876

LondonDarwin

LGW London Gatwick - DRW Darwin

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Mon 18/1

08:35-23:25

2 stops29h 20m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£902

LondonDarwin

LHR London Heathrow - DRW Darwin

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

08:45-11:15

3 stops41h 00m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£976

LondonDarwin

LHR London Heathrow - DRW Darwin

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Thu 22/10

22:10-06:20

1 stop23h 40m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£1,070

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Darwin

How long is the flight to Darwin?

On average, a flight from London to Darwin takes 24 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Darwin from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Darwin?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Darwin are Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Darwin by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Darwin by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

FAQs about flying to Darwin

Darwin climate

For people planning on booking flights to Darwin, heat and humidity are the defining characteristics of this part of the Northern Territory’s tropical climate. The average year-round temperature is 32 C and there are two seasons. The dry season runs from April/May to September/October and has warm, sunny days and cool nights. The wet season starts at the end of the year and gets wetter and wetter – the months of January, February and March are when most rain falls.

Getting around Darwin

It has often been said that Darwin is the only capital city in the country where you can cross the main street blindfolded at any time of the day (however, we don’t recommend trying that). Visitors to Darwin will discover that much of it is small enough to walk or bike around. Driving around Darwin is easy too. The layout is simple, traffic is generally light and parking is plentiful. There is a tourist bus called the Tour Tub that stops off at Darwin’s ten major destinations including Fannie Bay Gaol, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Indo Pacific Marine and the Australian Pearling Exhibition.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Many visitors may want to rent a car after their flight to Darwin International Airport (DRW). Alternatively a Shuttle Bus travels between the airport and hotels in Darwin city and bus/coach charters are also available. Visitors can also pick up a taxi from the taxi rank in front of the Terminal building.

What is good to know if travelling to Darwin?

  • Do you enjoy markets? Darwin has several. Markets are the perfect place to pick up a souvenir or a snack. Nightcliff Market in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre is open on Sundays along with Rapid Creek Sunday Market, Darwin’s oldest market, and The Parap Village Market. Most attractive of all, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets take place every Thursday and Sunday evening during the dry season (May to October). Bring your own tables, chairs and alcohol and sample cuisine from more than 20 countries. Entertainment is provided by the busking musicians, tarot card readers and street performers.
  • If you are planning on visiting Darwin during the dry season leave a night free to watch a movie. Deckchair Cinema is Darwin’s only independent cinema and it takes place under the stars between April and November. Choose a seat from 250 deckchairs and 100 straight-backed seats. Bringing an extra cushion or two will make your evening more comfortable.
  • Feed the fish at Doctors Gully, close to the Esplanade. Milkfish, mullet, catfish, bream and batfish will tickle your fingers as they take bread from your hand.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

    For a flight to Darwin, you will be flying into Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 4.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Darwin depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Darwin, London offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Darwin have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Darwin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Darwin?

    Yes. Darwin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Darwin Airport is the closest property to Darwin (0.0 mi away from Darwin).

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