Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Darwin's timezone is UTC+9:30, which makes Darwin one hour 30 minutes ahead of Perth.
You can choose from 14 weekly Perth Airport to Darwin Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Virgin Australia Regional is the earliest flight you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 12:50.
Your PER to DRW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas offers direct flights from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Darwin — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating PER to DRW flights. An exceptional 82.09% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PER and DRW include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Darwin Airport (DRW)
C$180 is the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Darwin Airport flight. Return flights start at C$363. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from PER to DRW, book your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from PER to DRW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Darwin Airport (DRW)
Consider booking a hotel near DRW if you're catching a late Perth Airport to Darwin Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Darwin Airport rental car and explore Darwin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Darwin Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Darwin Airport (DRW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Darwin in March.
The warmest month in Darwin is October, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Darwin Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to DRW sometime then if you like cooler conditions.