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£407
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£439
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£449
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Shanghai SHADarwin DRW
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£407

Cheapest round-trip

£816

Average round-trip

£866

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

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
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Darwin. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Shanghai and Darwin have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Darwin with Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Darwin?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Darwin?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Darwin arrive?

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