Australia Β· 1,648 miles (2,653 km)

Darwin (DRW) to Perth (PER) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn Qantas10,000$15–45
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–45
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–45
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–45
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$24.10–67.75
Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia15,000$43–73
ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Australia15,000$15–45
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$15–45
JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas15,000$15–45
Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas18,000$15–545
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia20,000$15–45
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas20,700$24.10–67.75

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from DRW to PER

  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Virgin Australia logo
    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.

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 way
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  • Via Alice Springs (ASP)Qantas, then Airnorth
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    TL
  • Via Denpasar (DPS)Jetstar the whole way
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    Indonesia AirAsia logo
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  • Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via Cairns (CNS)Qantas, then Jetstar
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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.