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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
QF1717
QF Qant
320
4:23 PM
ACST
6:45 PM
AWST
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9114
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
5:15 PM
ACST
7:30 PM
AWST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5375
EK Emirates
73H
5:30 PM
ACST
7:45 PM
AWST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1438
VA Virgin Australia
290
5:55 PM
ACST
8:15 PM
AWST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF1716
QF Qant
320
10:35 AM
AWST TT3
3:40 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9110
CX Cathay Pacific
73H
11:10 AM
AWST T4
4:15 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF848
QF Qant
73H
11:10 AM
AWST T4
4:15 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK5374
EK Emirates
73H
11:35 AM
AWST T4
4:40 PM
ACST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA1437
VA Virgin Australia
290
11:55 AM
AWST T1
5:05 PM
ACST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Darwin to Perth
4 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,648 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1.5h behind 8 1-stop hubs

DRW–PER is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,648 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 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 5 320 3h52 Oneworld
VA Virgin Australia 5 290 3h50
CX Cathay Pacific 3 73H 3h45 Oneworld
EK Emirates 3 73H 3h45
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – VA
320 Airbus A320 – QF
73H Boeing 737-800 – CX, EK
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + QF (8 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EK + VA (8 flights/wk, 50%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to PER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
155
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 3h 52m.

DRW–PER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Perth route.
Route details
Distance1,648 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 52m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights16 out / 19 return
1-stop connections8 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 3h 52m. The route covers 1,648 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from DRW to PER. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNS, CAN, ADL, MEL, SYD, SIN, BNE and KUL. 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 Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qantas and Virgin Australia. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DRW to PER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRW to PER ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,648 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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