Cheap flights from Mackay to Darwin from £217

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1 stop
Mon, Apr 27
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£217
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Tue, Apr 28
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£221
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Tue, Apr 28
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£221
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Mon, Apr 27
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£235
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Sat, May 2
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£241
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Sun, Apr 26
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£248
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£430
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Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£438
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Sat, May 2 – Tue, May 5
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£443
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Thu, Apr 30 – Mon, May 4
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£452
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, May 2
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£456
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Mackay MKYDarwin DRW
£487
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£217

Cheapest round-trip

£430

Average round-trip

£462

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
Mackay
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
187
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Mackay to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
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
12 Apr
31°C25°C
19 Apr
82%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
74%
32°C26°C
20 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
31°C23°C
21 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
31°C24°C
22 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
31°C24°C
23 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
32°C24°C
24 Apr
31°C24°C
Saturday
18 Apr
30°C25°C
25 Apr
31°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Airnorth. Mackay and Darwin have 187 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Mackay?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mackay and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, City of Newcastle, Denpasar, Bangkok, Perth, Manila, Hyderabad, Queenstown, Cleveland, Rockhampton, Medellín, Panama, Lae, Blenheim, Nairobi, Kyiv, Guangzhou, Daru.
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 Mackay?
The main airport in Mackay is Mackay. It is also served by Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Mackay and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Mackay and Darwin with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Airnorth.
When’s the best time to travel between Mackay and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mackay 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 Mackay and Darwin?
Traveling between Mackay 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 Mackay?
There are a number of airports in and around Mackay. The main one is Mackay and other nearby airports include Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah
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 Mackay and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mackay and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Mackay and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Mackay and Darwin arrive?

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