Cheap Flights to Northern Territory

Popular in	August	High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	£791	Average for round-trip flights in October 2020
Round-trip from	£1,393	From London to Darwin
One-way from	£771	One-way flight from London to Darwin

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Northern Territory related to COVID-19?

Travel to Northern Territory is currently restricted due to COVID-19. The restrictions for Northern Territory are based on the Australia restrictions which are: Australia has restricted the entry of all travelers, with the exception of Australian nationals and permanent residents and their immediate family members, New Zealand nationals residing in Australia, diplomats accredited to Australia and residing in Australia and their immediate family members, and airline crew. Nationals of the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, American Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu can transit through Australia to a third country without a visa. The same applies to travelers who reside in the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, or New Caledonia. The onward flight must be within 72 hours of their arrival in Australia. If there are less than 8 hours between flights, travelers must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. If there are more than 8 hours between flights, travelers must stay in mandatory quarantine at a state designated facility until the time of the departing flight. All travelers entering Australia must self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into Australia. If the duration of their stay is less than 14 days, they must self-isolate for the entire duration. Airline crew who are nationals or residents of Australia must self-isolate at their place of residence (or hotel) between flights, or for 14 days, whichever is shorter. Airline crew who are not nationals or residents of Australia must self-isolate in their hotel on arrival until their next flight. Nationals of Australia are not allowed to travel out of Australia, except for people who regularly reside in another country, airline and maritime crew, freight personnel, offshore facility personnel, government personnel, and Australian Defence Force personnel. . If you are planning to travel to Northern Territory from an unrestricted area, please consider travel safety tips during this time.

Cheapest prices for Northern Territory flights by month

January

£806

February

£746

March

£784

April

£754

May

£743

June

£746

July

£829

August

£836

September

£775

October

£796

November

£701

December

£738

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Northern Territory is currently November; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Northern Territory?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - DRW Price	£701 - £1,245
DRW Temperature	31 - 34 °C
DRW Rainfall	1 - 432 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, November is seen as the time to fly to Northern Territory, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. October tends to be the warmest period in Northern Territory so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. January is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

When is the best time to book a flight to Northern Territory?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Northern Territory, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Northern Territory?

At the moment, Monday is the most economical day to take a flight to Northern Territory. Thursday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Northern Territory?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Northern Territory trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.

Nature lovers flock to Australia’s Northern Territory for a tour of what some call an environmental paradise. The Northern Territory peaks and falls with the seasons and its six regions offer a very different glimpse of Australia at its finest.

Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, boasts year-round wonderful weather is the most urban of all the Northern Territory regions. Alice Springs is Australia’s famous outback town, and Kakadu and Arnhem Land give nature lovers a glimpse of the wetlands, gorges, and stunning waterfalls. Katherine is known for its bushwalking, fishing, camping, 4WD tours and Tennant Creek is the site of Australia’s last gold rush. Finally, Uluru and Kata Tjuta are a hikers dream, and home to Australia’s most recognisable natural icon, the Uluru (Ayers Rock).

For many travellers, your journey to NT will start from Sydney or Melbourne, and tourists can book Northern Territory flights through local carriers or head to the region by bus or car. Once there, however, it’s worth visiting one of the legendary Australian pubs for a tinnie (can of beer) and a banger (sausage) before heading into the outback.

Northern Territory climate

The Northern Territory’s two climate zones make an attractive variety in weather conditions when considering flights to the Northern Territory. Sandwiched between Western Australia and Queensland, the region experiences a rainy season in the north from April to November. If you’re visiting the northern city of Darwin, you’re likely to feel the high, tropical humidity, and both spectrums of the wet and dry seasons. In the Central climate zone, the desert makes up the core, bringing a semi-arid base with little rainfall and high heat in the months between October and March.

When is the best time to fly to Northern Territory?

Because of its high variety in climate, any time of the year is convenient to book Northern Territory flights.

Peak Season: While there’s no bad time to book flights to the Northern Territory, most travellers head there during the dry season from December to March.

Off-peak Season: Less travellers visit during the rainy season, but if you intend to travel between November and April, you’re likely to find great deals on accommodations and cheap flights to the Northern Territory.

Getting Around:

The Tour Tub Bus in Darwin connects travellers to high-profile hotels and the most popular tourist destinations, while the Darwin bus concentrates mostly on places of local interest, and stops more frequently. Buy a one-day pass, or pay per ride if you don’t expect you’ll be using it much. Other bus companies offer sightseeing tours to enhance your Northern Territory travel, but there are plenty of independent options as well.

If you’re set on renting a car or a 4WD, you can easily do so at the airport when your Northern Territory flight arrives. If not, taxis will take you from the airport to your hotel, and to other destinations within the city. Cabs are easily hailed on the street, and are reliable when called ahead of time. Most hotels have visitor centres where you will be able to make taxi reservations if necessary.