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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Canberra from $274

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      Canberra.$549 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Darwin on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Canberra on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.
      Canberra.$623 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Darwin on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Canberra on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
      Canberra.$637 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Darwin on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $637, select.
      Canberra.$640 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.
      Canberra.$642 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $642, select.
      Canberra.$646 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Thu, 22 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.
      Canberra.$657 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $657, select.
      Canberra.$658 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Canberra

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Darwin to Canberra flights are currently cheapest in August.
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      May
      from $645
      Jun
      from $622
      Jul
      from $641
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      from $549
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      Direct flights from Darwin to Canberra

      Darwin to Canberra: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Darwin to Canberra below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Canberra.

      Darwin to Canberra: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$549
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time4 hrs, 15 mins
      Most popular airlineQantas
      Average flights per week6

      Finding cheap flights from Darwin to Canberra: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Canberra is $549. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      4 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Darwin to Canberra.
      Qantas and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Darwin to Canberra.
      As of April 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Darwin to Canberra.
      The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Canberra is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin Airport to Canberra Airport on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Canberra but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Canberra is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
      Currently, Jetstar and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Canberra.

      Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.

      • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DRW to CBR flight.

      • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DRW and CBR:

        • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

        • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

        • Brisbane Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Canberra Airport (CBR)

      • At the moment, $274 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $549. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

      • It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from DRW to CBR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

      • Finding cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.

      • Landing cheap flights from DRW to CBR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

      • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport.

      Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)

      • Of the flights that depart from Darwin International Airport, 73.13% touch down on time at their destination.

      • Central Darwin to Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

      • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

      • Have an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DRW:

      Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)

      • Consider staying in a hotel close to CBR if you're on a late Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

      • Follow your own route with a Canberra Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and chase adventure across Canberra and beyond.

      • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Canberra Airport around one week before your departure date.

      Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra

      • From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

      • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

      When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)

      • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Canberra. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.

      • The warmest month in Canberra is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Darwin International Airport to Canberra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • July sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DRW to CBR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Australia

      • Sydney is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Canberra. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

      • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Melbourne, about 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are among the biggest draws.

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