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Flights from Canberra to Darwin

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Darwin. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 6h 34m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 6h 34m
CBRDRWBNE

Canberra to Darwin at a glance

Fastest journey6h 34mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Canberra to Darwin

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CBR Brisbane (BNE) DRW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun08:30 CBR09:00 BNE1h 00m connection10:00 BNE13:34 DRWVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 34m
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CBR Sydney (SYD) DRW
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 45m
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3
CBR Melbourne (MEL) DRW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 00m
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CBR Gold Coast (OOL) DRW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 17m
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CBR Adelaide (ADL) DRW
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~8h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,133 km1,946 miles
Journey time
6h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
-1.5hDarwin vs Canberra
Currency in Darwin
AUD
Airports
CBR → DRW

Flights from Canberra to Darwin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Darwin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Darwin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,133 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Darwin?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Gold Coast (OOL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Canberra and Darwin?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?
Darwin is 1.5 hours behind Canberra.

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