Darwin to Perth (DRW–PER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,648 mi airlines 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SA7264cs
SA South African
73H
12:05 PM
ACST
2:35 PM
AWST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1438+3
VA Virgin Australia
73W
1:38 PM
ACST
4:05 PM
AWST
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1741
QF Qant
319
2:49 PM
ACST
5:07 PM
AWST
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5375cs
EK Emirates
73H
4:55 PM
ACST
7:20 PM
AWST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF849+4
QF Qant
73H
5:30 PM
ACST
7:45 PM
AWST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ6735cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
73W
5:35 PM
ACST
8:05 PM
AWST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1743+1
QF Qant
319
7:40 PM
ACST
10:05 PM
AWST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9061cs
CX Cathay Pacific
319
7:40 PM
ACST
10:05 PM
AWST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9042+1
CX Cathay Pacific
319
9:00 AM
AWST T3
2:00 PM
ACST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9110cs
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
11:00 AM
AWST T4
4:00 PM
ACST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5374cs
EK Emirates
73H
11:00 AM
AWST T4
4:00 PM
ACST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF848+3
QF Qant
73H
11:00 AM
AWST T4
4:00 PM
ACST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH4470cs
MH Malaysia
73H
11:35 AM
AWST T4
4:40 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1437+2
VA Virgin Australia
290
11:35 AM
AWST T1
4:40 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1742
QF Qant
319
1:40 PM
AWST T3
6:40 PM
ACST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Darwin to Perth
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 1,648 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1.5h behind 11 1-stop hubs

DRW–PER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 1,648 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DRW–PER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas Also: CX, EK 10 319, 73H 3h45-3h55 Oneworld CX, EK
VA Virgin Australia Also: SA, SQ 5 73W 3h57 SA, SQ
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CX, QF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – EK, QF, SA
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – SQ, VA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (10 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: VA (5 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, DRW to PER direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to PER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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
-1.5h
Perth is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
DRW: ACST · PER: AWST

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 4.5:00 PM in Perth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,648 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 4h 0m.

DRW–PER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Perth route.
Route details
Distance1,648 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time3h 45m to 4h
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 24 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: DRW
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: PER
IATA / ICAOPER / YPPH
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation67 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRW to PER flights.
Nonstop flights from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Perth International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 4h. The route covers 1,648 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Virgin Australia. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from DRW to PER. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OOL, KUL, CAN, CNS, MEL, SYD, ADL, SIN, DPS, BNE and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Perth is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
Yes, return flights from PER 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 PER

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) and Perth International Airport (PER) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DRW to PER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRW to PER ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,648 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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