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Flights from Newcastle to Darwin

There are no direct flights from Newcastle to Darwin. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Melbourne, about 6h 49m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 49m
NTLDRWBNE

Newcastle to Darwin at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Newcastle 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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NTL Brisbane (BNE) DRW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun08:15 NTL08:18 BNE1h 42m connection10:00 BNE13:34 DRWVirgin Australia Regional Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 49m
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NTL Melbourne (MEL) DRW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 28m
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NTL Gold Coast (OOL) DRW
Leg 1: FlyPelican, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 51m
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NTL Sydney (SYD) DRW
Leg 1: FlyPelican · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 38m
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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
3,116 km1,935 miles
Journey time
6h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-1.5hDarwin vs Newcastle
Currency in Darwin
AUD
Airports
NTL → DRW

Flights from Newcastle to Darwin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Newcastle to Darwin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast. 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 Newcastle to Darwin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,116 km.
Where do you change planes between Newcastle and Darwin?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL), Gold Coast (OOL) and Sydney (SYD). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Newcastle and Darwin?
Newcastle: Newcastle Airport (NTL). Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
What is the time difference between Newcastle and Darwin?
Darwin is 1.5 hours behind Newcastle.

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