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— DRW
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Darwin in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Darwin. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Wed 18/220:55
LHR
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DRW
3 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/216:35
DRW
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LHR
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£844
Sat 7/306:15
LGW
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DRW
2 stops24h 15m
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Sat 14/316:50
DRW
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LGW
3 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£845
Mon 23/221:25
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DRW
1 stop33h 05m
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Sun 1/316:35
DRW
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LHR
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£850
Wed 18/221:25
LHR
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DRW
1 stop33h 05m
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Sun 1/316:35
DRW
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LHR
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£852
Thu 19/320:10
LHR
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DRW
1 stop42h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/417:40
DRW
-
LHR
1 stop21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1£858
Thu 12/320:10
LHR
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DRW
1 stop42h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/313:05
DRW
-
LHR
1 stop26h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/1£861
Sat 7/309:30
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DRW
2 stops30h 00m
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Fri 13/301:55
DRW
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LHR
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£864
Wed 18/221:25
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DRW
1 stop33h 05m
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Fri 27/216:35
DRW
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LHR
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£873
Wed 26/817:50
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DRW
2 stops26h 10m
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Wed 16/917:40
DRW
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2 stops23h 30m
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Deal found 20/1£891
Mon 23/221:25
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DRW
1 stop33h 05m
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Mon 2/312:20
DRW
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LHR
3 stops40h 30m
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Deal found 21/1£931
Sat 7/309:20
LGW
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DRW
1 stop30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 14/315:50
DRW
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LGW
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/1£986
Tue 7/418:00
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DRW
2 stops46h 00m
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Mon 20/418:00
DRW
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LGW
2 stops53h 30m
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Deal found 21/1£1,018

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Find the latest flights to Darwin in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 January 2026.

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£844

One-way from

£313

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  • 67h 25m total
  • London to Darwin
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  • 55h 10m total
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonDarwin

LGW - DRW

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

06:15-16:00

2 stops24h 15m

Darwin

Sat 14/3

16:50-18:25

3 stops35h 05m

£845

LondonDarwin

LHR - DRW

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

20:10-23:55

1 stop42h 15m

Darwin

Mon 6/4

17:40-06:35

1 stop21h 25m

£858

LondonDarwin

LHR - DRW

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

20:10-23:55

1 stop42h 15m

Darwin

Mon 16/3

13:05-06:15

1 stop26h 40m

£863

LondonDarwin

LGW - DRW

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

09:20-01:00

1 stop30h 10m

Darwin

Sat 14/3

15:50-06:25

1 stop24h 05m

£986

LondonDarwin

LHR - DRW

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

20:10-00:10

2 stops42h 30m

Darwin

Mon 23/2

01:40-06:15

2 stops38h 05m

£1,030

LondonDarwin

LHR - DRW

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

21:25-16:00

1 stop33h 05m

Darwin

Mon 2/3

13:05-06:15

1 stop26h 40m

£1,046

LondonDarwin

LHR - DRW

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

10:25-16:15

2 stops44h 20m

Darwin

Mon 2/3

13:05-06:15

1 stop26h 40m

£1,050

LondonDarwin

LHR - DRW

LHRDRW

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

10:25-16:15

2 stops44h 20m

Darwin

Thu 26/2

07:30-18:35

1 stop20h 35m

£1,058

LondonDarwin

STN - DRW

STNDRW

London Stansted

Sat 7/3

14:05-11:15

2 stops35h 40m

Darwin

Sat 14/3

13:05-12:05

2 stops32h 30m

£1,068

LondonDarwin

LGW - DRW

LGWDRW

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

17:05-16:00

2 stops37h 25m

Darwin

Fri 27/2

16:35-09:20

2 stops26h 15m

£1,095

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

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 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Darwin?

On average, a flight from London to Darwin takes 21 hours 7 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 most popular airlines that fly to Darwin?

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

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £879
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From £878
SWISS
SWISS
From £784

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

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 22 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andSWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,855 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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, Qantas Airways 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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