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

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1,629 mi airlines 43/wk
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Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK5278cs
EK Emirates
E90
6:15 AM
ACST
10:00 AM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1907+1
QF Qant
E90
6:15 AM
ACST
11:00 AM
ACST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA9002
VA Virgin Australia
73H
10:40 AM
ACST
2:15 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1905+1
QF Qant
E90
3:45 PM
ACST
7:30 PM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5266cs
EK Emirates
E90
3:45 PM
ACST
7:30 PM
ACST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ689+1
JQ Jetstar
32Q
5:45 PM
ACST
10:20 PM
ACST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4510cs
6E IndiGo
32Q
6:45 PM
ACST
10:20 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1904+1
QF Qant
E90
7:55 AM
ACST T1
10:50 AM
ACST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5076cs
EK Emirates
E90
7:55 AM
ACST T1
11:50 AM
ACST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5078cs
EK Emirates
E90
10:55 AM
ACST T1
2:50 PM
ACST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1906+1
QF Qant
E90
12:58 PM
ACST T1
5:02 PM
ACST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JQ688+2
JQ Jetstar
32Q
2:10 PM
ACST T1
6:00 PM
ACST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4450cs
6E IndiGo
32Q
2:10 PM
ACST T1
6:00 PM
ACST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA9001
VA Virgin Australia
73H
2:30 PM
ACST T1
6:25 PM
ACST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1910
QF Qant
E90
5:05 PM
ACST T1
8:00 PM
ACST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Darwin to Adelaide
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 1,629 mi 3h 35m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

DRW–ADL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,629 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 11 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 Also: CZ, EK 14 E90 3h45-4h45 Oneworld CZ, EK
JQ Jetstar Also: 6E 7 32Q 4h35 6E
VA Virgin Australia 1 73H 3h35
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 6E, JQ
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VA
E90 Embraer 190 – EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: JQ + VA (8 flights/wk, 36%)
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
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
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
0h
Adelaide is 0 hours the same as Darwin.
DRW: ACST · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 6:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
1,629 mi / 2,621 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 4h 45m.

DRW–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance1,629 mi / 2,621 km
Flight time3h 35m to 4h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 42 return
1-stop connections11 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 35m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,629 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from DRW to ADL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OOL, KUL, SYD, MEL, ASP, PER, BNE, DPS, CNS, SIN and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 43 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 35 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,629 miles (2,621 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via OOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.