Darwin to Adelaide (DRW–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,629 mi airlines 37/wk
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QF1951
QF Qant
E90
6:15 AM
ACST T7
11:00 AM
ACDT
3h 45m
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Prices
CZ7432
CZ China Southern
E90
6:15 AM
ACST
11:00 AM
ACDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5123
EK Emirates
E90
6:15 AM
ACST
11:00 AM
ACDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1907
QF Qant
E90
6:15 AM
ACST
11:00 AM
ACDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1953
QF Qant
E90
11:30 AM
ACST T5
4:15 PM
ACDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4510
6E IndiGo
32Q
5:20 PM
ACST
10:05 PM
ACDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5077
EK Emirates
E90
7:55 AM
ACDT T1
10:40 AM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1904
QF Qant
E90
7:55 AM
ACDT T1
10:50 AM
ACST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1950
QF Qant
E90
7:55 AM
ACDT TT1
10:40 AM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ688
JQ Jetstar
32Q
1:45 PM
ACDT T1
4:30 PM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4450
6E IndiGo
32Q
1:45 PM
ACDT T1
4:30 PM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1952
QF Qant
E90
5:00 PM
ACDT T1
7:45 PM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1910
QF Qant
E90
5:05 PM
ACDT T1
8:00 PM
ACST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Darwin to Adelaide
4 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 1,629 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

DRW–ADL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, IndiGo and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,629 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DRW–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 16 E90 3h45 Oneworld
6E IndiGo 7 32Q 3h45
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 E90 3h45 SkyTeam
EK Emirates 7 E90 3h45
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E
E90 Embraer 190 – CZ, EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (16 flights/wk, 43%)
Unaffiliated: 6E + EK (14 flights/wk, 38%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DRW to ADL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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
+1h
Adelaide is 1 hour ahead of Darwin.
DRW: ACST · ADL: ACDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 7:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
1,629 mi / 2,621 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.

DRW–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance1,629 mi / 2,621 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: DRW
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRW to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Adelaide International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,629 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, China Southern Airlines, Emirates and Qantas.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from DRW to ADL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, ASP, MEL, SYD, PER, BNE, CAN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Adelaide is 1 hour ahead of Darwin.
Yes, return flights from ADL to DRW 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 DRW to ADL

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, China Southern Airlines, Emirates and Qantas. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DRW to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRW to ADL ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,629 miles (2,621 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.