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3 stops
Thu, Oct 29
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£742
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Sat, Oct 24
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£809
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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£837
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Thu, Oct 29
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£857
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Sat, Oct 24
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£886
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Sun, Oct 25
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£887
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Tue, Oct 27 – Mon, Nov 2
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£1,298
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Thu, Oct 29 – Mon, Nov 2
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£1,318
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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£1,355
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Sat, Oct 24 – Fri, Oct 30
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£1,385
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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31
Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£1,450
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Johannesburg JNBDarwin DRW
£1,473
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£742

Cheapest round-trip

£1,298

Average round-trip

£1,425

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

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

$3 – $5; adult fare; concession rates available

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$30 – $45; metered fare; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

$25 – $40; surge pricing may apply during peak times

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

$18 – $25; per person; door-to-door service

scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off service

15-25 min

$60 – $100; fixed rate; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

15-25 min

$50 – $120; 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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
276
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

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
May30°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
229
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
31°C25°C
18 Oct
73%
29°C27°C
Monday
12 Oct
31°C26°C
19 Oct
76%
30°C27°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
32°C26°C
20 Oct
67%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
14%
32°C27°C
21 Oct
64%
30°C27°C
Thursday
15 Oct
13%
31°C27°C
22 Oct
64%
30°C27°C
Friday
16 Oct
30°C27°C
23 Oct
69%
29°C27°C
Saturday
17 Oct
11%
31°C27°C
24 Oct
31°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Darwin. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Emirates, Fly Safair, Jetstar Airways, and Singapore Airlines. Johannesburg and Darwin have 276 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

What airports are near Darwin?

The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Darwin?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Darwin with Qantas, Emirates, Fly Safair, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Darwin?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Darwin?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Darwin depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Darwin arrive?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Darwin depart?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Darwin arrive?

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