Gold Coast to Darwin (OOL–DRW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VA9007
VA Virgin Australia
73H
9:00 AM
AEST T1
1:10 PM
ACST
4h 40m
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VA9008
VA Virgin Australia
73H
1:50 AM
ACST
6:20 AM
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Gold Coast to Darwin
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,820 mi 4h 40m nonstop -0.5h behind 7 1-stop hubs

OOL–DRW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Australia leads the route. The flight covers 1,820 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OOL–DRW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia 1 73H 4h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OOL to DRW direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OOL to DRW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Darwin from Gold Coast

Nearby airports with service to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.
Metric OOL→DRW BNE→DRW
Distance from OOL – 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8
Weekly flights 1 74
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 15m
Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin flights
Airports within 200 miles of OOL with service to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gold Coast, it's 5.5:00 PM in Darwin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,820 mi / 2,929 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m.
Facts

OOL–DRW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gold Coast to Darwin route.
Route details
Distance1,820 mi / 2,929 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: OOL
Full nameGold Coast Airport
IATA / ICAOOOL / YBCG
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: DRW
Full nameDarwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OOL to DRW flights.
Nonstop flights from Gold Coast Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin take approximately 4h 40m. The route covers 1,820 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Virgin Australia.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OOL to DRW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNS, MEL, DPS, SYD, HNL, PER and ADL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Gold Coast.
Yes, return flights from DRW to OOL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 OOL to DRW

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Australia. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OOL to DRW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OOL to DRW ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,820 miles (2,929 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brisbane (BNE).