Brisbane to Darwin (BNE–DRW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,771 mi airlines 42/wk
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QF824
QF Qant
73H
8:25 AM
AEST TD
12:00 PM
ACST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9103
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
8:25 AM
AEST TD
12:00 PM
ACST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5094
EK Emirates
73H
8:25 AM
AEST TD
12:00 PM
ACST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA447
VA Virgin Australia
73H
9:50 AM
AEST TD
1:35 PM
ACST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ674
JQ Jetstar
320
11:40 AM
AEST TD
3:15 PM
ACST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4432
6E IndiGo
320
11:40 AM
AEST TD
3:15 PM
ACST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5095
EK Emirates
73H
12:50 PM
ACST
5:20 PM
AEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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QF825
QF Qant
73H
12:50 PM
ACST
5:20 PM
AEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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CX9101
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
12:50 PM
ACST
5:20 PM
AEST
4h
M T W T F S S
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VA454
VA Virgin Australia
73H
2:20 PM
ACST
6:55 PM
AEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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6E4492
6E IndiGo
320
3:55 PM
ACST
8:15 PM
AEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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JQ669
JQ Jetstar
320
3:55 PM
ACST
8:15 PM
AEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Brisbane to Darwin
6 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,771 mi 4h 5m nonstop -0.5h behind 9 1-stop hubs

BNE–DRW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Cathay Pacific and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,771 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–DRW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 320 4h05
CX Cathay Pacific 7 73H 4h05 Oneworld
EK Emirates 7 73H 4h05
JQ Jetstar 7 320 4h05
QF Qantas 7 73H 4h05 Oneworld
VA Virgin Australia 7 73H 4h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6E, JQ
73H Boeing 737-800 – CX, EK, QF, VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + EK + JQ + VA (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: CX + QF (14 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to DRW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to DRW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · DRW: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 5.5:00 PM in Darwin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,771 mi / 2,850 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–DRW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Darwin route.
Route details
Distance1,771 mi / 2,850 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 15m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DRW
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to DRW flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,771 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from BNE to DRW. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, MEL, CNS, ADL, PER, CAN, DPS, SIN and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from DRW to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to DRW

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNE to DRW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to DRW ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,850 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.