Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER) flights

An economy award from Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER) starts at 10,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER): Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 1,648 miles (2,653 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kununurra, Alice Springs and Denpasar and more.
How many miles DRW to PER costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15β45 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15β45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10β67.75 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $43β73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15β45 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 18,000 | $15β545 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 20,000 | $15β45 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 20,700 | $24.10β67.75 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DRW to PER
- Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book DRW to PER with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
DRW to PER with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kununurra (KNX)Airnorth the whole wayTLTL

- Via Alice Springs (ASP)Qantas, then Airnorth
TL - Via Denpasar (DPS)Jetstar the whole way
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- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way





- Via Cairns (CNS)Qantas, then Jetstar


DRW to PER: common questions
How many miles does DRW to PER cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DRW to PER?
Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER).
How far is Darwin from Perth by plane?
Darwin (DRW) and Perth (PER) are 1,648 miles (2,653 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DRW to PER award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Darwin and Perth?
The most direct connections are through Kununurra (KNX), Alice Springs (ASP), Denpasar (DPS), Adelaide (ADL) and Cairns (CNS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Airnorth through Kununurra.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









