BNE → DRWBrisbane to Darwin

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Direct flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW): 19 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 88% of the last 33 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 3 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 33 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,851 km, an estimated 4 hours 9 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Brisbane and Darwin. Updated 17 August 2026 at 23:52 UTC.

BNE Brisbane smooth · +10
DRW Darwin smooth · +1
2,851 km · ~4h 09m est.
dep bank 08:10–20:3519x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 19x weekly · nonstop
88% on time

of the last 33 operated BNE → DRW flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +3 min. 0 of 33 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

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Median arrival+3 minacross the last 33 operated legs
Flight time~4h 09mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures19x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 33

Current nonstop fares

BNE → DRW · one way · economy · 1 adult

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The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Jetstar AirwaysQantas AirwaysVirgin Australia

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Jetstar AirwaysJQ57% on time

Flights JQ674 20:35 Mo Tu Th Fr Su

Qantas AirwaysQF100% on time

Flights QF824 08:10 daily · QF826 20:25 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

Virgin AustraliaVA100% on time

Flights VA447 09:50 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
08-18QF824dep +0 → arr−8
08-17JQ674dep +29 → arr+18
08-17QF824dep +27 → arr+3
08-17QF826dep +31 → arr+13
08-17VA447dep +15 → arr−7
08-16JQ674dep +69 → arr+50
08-16QF824dep +14 → arr+2
08-16QF826dep +14 → arr+12
08-16VA447dep +16 → arr−10
08-15QF824dep +0 → arr−1
08-15VA447arrived−4
08-14JQ674dep +98 → arr+85
08-14ON346departed+27
08-14QF824dep +19 → arr−3
08-14QF826dep +22 → arr+0
08-14VA447dep +16 → arr−16
08-13JQ674dep +32 → arr+15
08-13QF824dep +17 → arr+6
08-13QF826dep +11 → arr−15
08-13VA447dep +20 → arr−14
08-12QF824arrived+15
08-12QF826dep +14 → arr+10
08-12VA447dep +20 → arr−7
08-11JQ674dep +18 → arr+7
08-11QF824dep +17 → arr−5
08-11QF826dep +3 → arr−24
08-11VA447dep +12 → arr−23
08-10JQ674dep +21 → arr+10
08-10QF824dep +16 → arr+6
08-10QF826dep +25 → arr+11
08-10VA447dep +15 → arr+8
08-09JQ674arrived−2
08-09QF826arrived+10

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
BNEBrisbane +10 min smooth Full BNE delay board →
DRWDarwin +1 min smooth 🌤 clear · E 2 kt Full DRW delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at BNE and DRW: 31% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Brisbane to Darwin route actually runs

Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop BNE to DRW flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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BNE to DRW questions

Is BNE–DRW running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at BNE is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on BNE–DRW?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:10 and evening departures around 20:25 from BNE. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DRW delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from BNE to DRW?

Great-circle distance is 2,851 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 231–274 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does BNE–DRW fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 25 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.