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Among airlines operating Perth to Darwin flights:

• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Qantas Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Perth and Darwin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Qantas Airways
• Virgin Australia

Flights from Perth to Darwin usually depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Darwin (DRW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Perth to Darwin.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $483 round-trip via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS), compared to $523 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Perth to Darwin most commonly pass through:

• Kununurra (KNX) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Perth to Darwin route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $496 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $677, a difference of $181. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Perth to Darwin route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Perth to Darwin flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Darwin are Darwin Waterfront and Bicentennial Park. These are among the most viewed places in Darwin on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Perth to Darwin takes 3h 33m, covering 1,647 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Perth to Darwin:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 4:28 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $531. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kununurra (KNX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 15h 18m via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

Darwin is 1 hour ahead of Perth (Central Australia Time vs Western Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Darwin Airport (DRW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Perth to Darwin range from $450 to $642, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $450 counts as a good deal.