Cheap flights from Gold Coast to Darwin from £248

Cheap flights from Gold Coast to Darwin from £248

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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£248
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£252
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 1
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£262
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 1
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£262
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 3
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£280
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 3
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£283
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£495
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£495
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£502
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Gold Coast OOLDarwin DRW
£503
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
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£503
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£248

Cheapest round-trip

£495

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Darwin airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus route 3.

Darwin is served by Darwin International Airport (DRW), located approximately 13 km northeast of the city center. As the gateway to Australia's Northern Territory, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

adult fare; concession rates available

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

metered fare; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

surge pricing may apply during peak times

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

per person; door-to-door service

scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off service

15-25 min

fixed rate; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

15-25 min

per day; varies by vehicle type and provider

on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public bus Route 3 operates limited services on weekends and public holidays.
  • Taxi ranks are located outside the arrivals terminal; ride-hailing pickup is in designated areas.
  • Darwin has a tropical climate; air-conditioned transport is recommended.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Darwin

Depart from
Gold Coast
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
341
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Gold Coast to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo
AirnorthANOTLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Darwin

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March31°C26°C
April31°C25°C
May31°C23°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August30°C21°C
September32°C24°C
October33°C26°C
November33°C27°C
December32°C27°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
234
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
86%
31°C23°C
17 May
85%
31°C25°C
Monday
11 May
83%
32°C25°C
18 May
86%
31°C26°C
Tuesday
12 May
31°C25°C
19 May
82%
26°C25°C
Wednesday
13 May
32°C25°C
20 May
30°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
32°C25°C
21 May
31°C25°C
Friday
15 May
85%
31°C25°C
22 May
31°C25°C
Saturday
16 May
88%
31°C25°C
23 May
66%
31°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, and Airnorth. Gold Coast and Darwin have 341 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Gold Coast?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Gold Coast and Melbourne, Sydney, London, Denpasar, Bali, Phuket Province, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Auckland, Hobart, Cairns, Bangkok, City of Newcastle, Manila, City of Launceston, Christchurch, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Singapore.
What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and London, Bali, Melbourne, Manila, Sydney, Denpasar, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Jakarta, Cairns, Bangkok, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cebu, New Delhi, Adelaide, Hanoi, Budapest.
What airports are near Gold Coast?
The main airport in Gold Coast is Gold Coast. It is also served by Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Gold Coast and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Gold Coast and Darwin with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Airnorth.
When’s the best time to travel between Gold Coast and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Gold Coast and Darwin, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Gold Coast and Darwin?
Traveling between Gold Coast and Darwin, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Gold Coast?
There are a number of airports in and around Gold Coast. The main one is Gold Coast and other nearby airports include Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Brisbane West Wellcamp
How many airports are there near Darwin?
There are a number of airports in and around Darwin. The main one is Darwin International and other nearby airports include Darwin International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Gold Coast and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Gold Coast and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Gold Coast and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Gold Coast and Darwin arrive?

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