Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Darwin is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Perth and follows the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Flights from PER to DRW start at 06:15 — the first with Qantas. The last departure is at 13:45 with Qantas. In total, you can choose from 56 weekly Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PER to DRW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Darwin (and perhaps some other great corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Qantas is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Qantas is a leader in on-time performance for PER to DRW flights, with 80.95% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PER and DRW:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Adelaide Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
$137 is the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $274. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PER to DRW by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PER to DRW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the departures from Perth Airport, 73.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PER? If you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DRW instead:
Pick up a Darwin International Airport rental car and discover Darwin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Darwin International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
From Darwin International Airport, Darwin is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Darwin. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Darwin is November, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Perth Airport to Darwin International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to DRW around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Darwin, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 434 kilometers south-west to Kununurra to check off its popular sights. From Mirima National Park to El Questro Wilderness Park and Ord River, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Leanyer is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 3 kilometers north-east of Darwin. No trip is complete without a visit to Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den.