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Cheap flights to Darwin from £850

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 17/7. 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.
CMH — DRW
2 May — 9 May1
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Flights to Darwin in 2024

Find the latest flights to Darwin in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,359

Return from

£964

One-way from

£850
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Darwin
One-way flight from London to Darwin (DRW)

Cheap flights to Darwin in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Darwin in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Darwin in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Sun 28/411:25LHR - DRW
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/515:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,153
Sat 27/420:50LHR - DRW
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/501:30DRW - LHR
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,265
Sat 27/420:50LHR - DRW
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/515:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,273
Tue 21/522:05LHR - DRW
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/815:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,283
Tue 21/520:45LHR - DRW
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/812:15DRW - LHR
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,311
Wed 15/521:45LGW - DRW
2 stops58h 30mEmirates
Sun 19/517:30DRW - LGW
2 stops34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£1,312
Wed 15/521:45LGW - DRW
2 stops58h 30mEmirates
Sun 19/517:30DRW - LGW
2 stops34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£1,313
Tue 21/511:55LHR - DRW
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/812:15DRW - LHR
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,321
Wed 1/519:50LHR - DRW
2 stops60h 25mEmirates
Sun 5/517:30DRW - LHR
2 stops27h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£1,339

Darwin 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Darwin in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Darwin in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 26/816:30LHR - DRW
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Mon 16/915:45DRW - LHR
2 stops26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 26/4£964
Mon 14/1011:25LHR - DRW
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 25/1015:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,082
Mon 26/822:05LHR - DRW
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/915:45DRW - LHR
1 stop36h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,141
Sun 28/411:25LHR - DRW
1 stop18h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/515:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,153
Mon 26/809:25LHR - DRW
2 stops29h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 16/915:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,213
Mon 14/1008:40LHR - DRW
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/1015:45DRW - LHR
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,221
Sat 27/420:50LHR - DRW
1 stop33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/501:30DRW - LHR
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,265
Sat 27/420:50LHR - DRW
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/515:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,273
Tue 21/522:05LHR - DRW
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/815:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,283

Flights to Darwin departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Darwin, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Browse some of the flights available to Darwin departing last-minute. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Wed 1/519:50LHR - DRW
2 stops60h 25mEmirates
Sun 5/517:30DRW - LHR
2 stops27h 25mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£1,339
Wed 1/520:45LHR - DRW
3 stops43h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 5/517:30DRW - LHR
2 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4£1,605
Wed 1/520:45LHR - DRW
3 stops43h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 5/517:30DRW - LHR
2 stops33h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,606
Wed 1/521:20LHR - DRW
2 stops54h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 4/501:20DRW - LHR
2 stops49h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4£1,629
Wed 1/521:20LHR - DRW
2 stops54h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 4/501:20DRW - LHR
2 stops49h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4£1,629
Wed 1/520:50LHR - DRW
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/515:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,797
Wed 1/522:05LHR - DRW
1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/515:45DRW - LHR
1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,797

One-way flights to Darwin

Explore one-way flight options to Darwin for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Darwin, check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Darwin instead by using the search form above.
Wed 17/721:10STN - DRW
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£850
Wed 17/721:45LGW - DRW
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£854
Wed 17/720:40LHR - DRW
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£923
Wed 17/721:50LHR - DRW
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£934
Sun 4/819:25LHR - DRW
2 stops43h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,051
Sun 4/809:00LGW - DRW
2 stops54h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,068
Sun 4/820:50LHR - DRW
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,124
Sun 4/812:30LHR - DRW
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,165
Tue 16/711:00LHR - DRW
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,197

Average price of flights to Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Darwin is currently £1,018 while a return flight costs £1,334. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Peak Season:

The dry season – April/May through September/October – is when most traveller’s take flights to Darwin. Travellers and locals can enjoy one of the most popular racing events in the Australian horse racing calendar, The Darwin Cup. The Northern Territory sees over 20,000 attendees gather each year to experience, not only eight fun-filled days of high quality racing, but also to enjoy top end hospitality, activities and entertainment.  The middle of the dry season is particularly busy. This is when schools are out and families holiday in the region. Expect large crowds during the last two and a half weeks of August, as the city sees more than 100,000 people travel to Darwin to get involved in the Darwin Festival. The festival was introduced to celebrate the state’s unique identity through an array of vibrant arts and cultural events that are performed outdoors in the Botanical Gardens. Residents and guests can enjoy an 18-day programme of theatre, music, dances, visual arts, workshops, film and comedy.

Off Season:

January, February and March are, in general, the off-peak season. This is the wettest time of the year and there’s also a good chance of cyclones and floods. However, many consider this the best time to visit and have the advantage of benefiting from cheap flights to Darwin. With the rains, the earth bursts into life. Flowers and plants bloom, animals mate and rivers fill up and run off onto teeming waterfalls.

Temperature and rainfall in Darwin by month

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

DRW

Temperature

25 - 29 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Darwin should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Darwin, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

8.1
Very Good
4,064 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.8
Good
2,056 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.7
Good
4,459 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

7.7
Good
998 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Darwin overview

Darwin is a fast-growing city that is full of history, which gives it a unique cultural heritage. Today, more than 50 nationalities share an easy-going lifestyle in this cosmopolitan city. 

Darwin might just be the ultimate budget-break destination. There is so much about Darwin that’s not about spending money. Travel to Darwin during the wet season and nature puts on its own show. Watching the sky turn indigo as storms roll in over the harbour, basking under the flaming gold skies at sunset, oohing at the spectacular lightning shows or listening to the sound frogs croaking late into the night – all are wonderful and free. 

It’s also an excellent base to explore the nearby World Heritage listed lands – Kakadu National Park, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks, the Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land. 

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 does DRW mean?

    Darwin Airport is DRW. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • 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, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin?

    Darwin Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin. One-way flights to Darwin Airport typically cost £92, while return flights cost around £267.

  • 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 Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Darwin Airport?

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

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