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Darwin (DRW) departure delays
4,309 departures · 3 routes · March 2025 – August 2026
75.97%
Left on time
Within 15 minutes of schedule
1%
Cancelled
Share of departures
—
When late, late by
Average delayed departure
#58
Rank
Among graded US airports
What the record says about DRW
Departures from Darwin run late more often than average — enough that a tight connection at the far end deserves a second look.
The airlines flying from here are not equally affected. Qantas left on time 12.9 points more often than Jetstar from the same airport — which is the clearest evidence available that a delayed departure is not purely the airport's fault.
Which airlines run best out of DRW
| Airline | Departures | On time |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 1,743 | 84.7% |
| QantasLink | 421 | 76.7% |
| Virgin Australia Regional Airlines | 228 | 76% |
| Virgin Australia | 1,379 | 74.7% |
| Jetstar | 931 | 71.8% |
Routes out of DRW
DRW → BNE
Brisbane
1,760 flights · 79.04% on time
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DRW → MEL
Melbourne
1,462 flights · 78.4% on time
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DRW → PER
Perth
1,087 flights · 76.12% on time
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Month by month
Jan 2025
peak 87
Jul 2026