Direct (nonstop) flights from Darwin to Perth

2 airlines fly nonstop from Darwin Intl (DRW) to Perth International (PER). It's 1,644 miles (2,646 km), about 3h 55m in the air. Operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia.

DRW
Darwin Intl
🇦🇺 Darwin, Australia
PER
Perth International
🇦🇺 Perth, Australia
Flight Time
3h 55m
Distance
1,644 mi
2,646 km
CO₂/pax
278 kg
−30 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
Qantas +1
Time Diff
-1h
Operated by Qantas Qantas Virgin Australia Virgin Australia

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Qantas QF Qantas
Route
DRW → PER
Flight Time
3h 55m
Distance
1,644 mi
Virgin Australia VA Virgin Australia
Route
DRW → PER
Flight Time
3h 55m
Distance
1,644 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Darwin to Perth with one stop · direct emits 278 kg CO₂ per passenger

DRW KNX (Kununurra) PER
Leg 1: 1h 5m (273 mi) Leg 2: 3h 30m (1,371 mi) Total: ~4h 35m 🍃 308 kg CO₂ (+11% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DRW → KNX
1h 5m · 273 mi
View DRW to KNX flights →
Leg 2
KNX → PER
3h 30m · 1,371 mi
View KNX to PER flights →
DRW ASP (Alice Springs) PER
Leg 1: 2h 10m (808 mi) Leg 2: 3h 15m (1,230 mi) Total: ~5h 25m 🍃 383 kg CO₂ (+38% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DRW → ASP
2h 10m · 808 mi
View DRW to ASP flights →
Leg 2
ASP → PER
3h 15m · 1,230 mi
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DRW DPS (Denpasar) PER
Leg 1: 2h 48m (1,097 mi) Leg 2: 3h 45m (1,596 mi) Total: ~6h 33m 🍃 480 kg CO₂ (+73% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DRW → DPS
2h 48m · 1,097 mi
View DRW to DPS flights →
Leg 2
DPS → PER
3h 45m · 1,596 mi
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DRW ADL (Adelaide) PER
Leg 1: 3h 45m (1,623 mi) Leg 2: 3h 25m (1,318 mi) Total: ~7h 10m 🍃 522 kg CO₂ (+88% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DRW → ADL
3h 45m · 1,623 mi
View DRW to ADL flights →
Leg 2
ADL → PER
3h 25m · 1,318 mi
View ADL to PER flights →
DRW CNS (Cairns) PER
Leg 1: 2h 30m (1,041 mi) Leg 2: 4h 55m (2,134 mi) Total: ~7h 25m 🍃 562 kg CO₂ (+102% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DRW → CNS
2h 30m · 1,041 mi
View DRW to CNS flights →
Leg 2
CNS → PER
4h 55m · 2,134 mi
View CNS to PER flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Darwin to Perth?

A nonstop flight from Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER) takes approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 1,644 miles (2,646 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Darwin to Perth?

2 airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia.

Is there a nonstop flight from Darwin to Perth?

Yes. 2 airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia.

How far is Darwin from Perth?

The flight distance from Darwin to Perth is 1,644 miles (2,646 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance.

What type of aircraft flies from Darwin to Perth?

At 3h 55m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Darwin to Perth?

Roughly 278 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 1,390 km.

Is the return flight from Perth to Darwin also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Perth?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Darwin Intl for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.