Flights to the Broome and the Kimberley

INTER REGIONAL FLIGHT NETWORK - NEXUS AIRLINES

The Inter Regional Flight Network is now operated by Nexus Airlines, please visit their website to view the schedule between Geraldton, Karratha, Port Hedland & Broome. To book your Nexus Airlines flight, click here. Aviair’s services between Port Hedland and Newman will remain unchanged.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
*Please check all dates with your chosen airline or flight provider for up to date information. Some details may have changed. Terms and conditions apply for all flight bookings, so please check with the service provider/airline to confirm conditions, prices, taxes, travel dates and pricing.

DERBY AND BROOME FLIGHT SCHEDULE - AVIAIR

Aviair operates an award-winning flight network between Newman & Port Hedland and Broome & Derby.

Aviair also operates scheduled flights in the East Kimberley, from Kununurra – Halls Creek - Balgo, Broome - Fitzroy Crossing - Halls Creek, and Kununurra – Kalumburu.

For the latest flight schedules visit https://www.aviair.com.au/scheduled-flights/schedules

Derby | Broome Flights

The Inter-Regional Flight Network is now operated by Nexus Airlines, please visit their website to view the schedule between Geraldton, Karratha, Port Hedland & Broome.

Affordable Airfares Program taking off again in 2026

The Affordable Airfares Program helps lower the cost of regional airfares throughout Western Australia so more visitors can explore our beautiful regional destinations. The Affordable Airfares Program helps lower the cost of regional airfares throughout Western Australia so more visitors can explore our beautiful regional destinations. The 2026 program will see more than 26,300 discount fares available for travel from Perth to Exmouth, Broome, and Kununurra.

The Affordable Airfares Program (AAP) offers:

• Airfares from Perth to Broome from $179 and $199 one-way with Virgin Australia;
• Airfares from Perth to Exmouth from $199 and $209 one-way with Qantas; and
• Airfares from Perth to Kununurra from $259 one-way with Airnorth and Virgin Australia; and
• Airfares from Broome to Kununurra from $199 one-way with Airnorth.

The program will also support air travel to future regional events in 2026 by increasing the number of discount fares available over key event periods, including the Ord Valley Muster in Kununurra and Shinju Matsuri in Broome.

PERTH TO BROOME

Virgin Australia is offering a total of 17,600 discounted airfares with one-way fares starting from $179 depending on the fare class and travel date (excludes travel between 22 June to 2 August 2026). Exact dates include:

• $179 for a Lite fare and $199 for a Choice fare for travel between 1 March and 22 March 2026 and 26 October and 31 October 2026.
• $199 for a Lite fare and $219 for a Choice fare for travel between 23 March and 25 October 2026 (excludes travel between 22 June to 2 August 2026).

PERTH TO KUNUNURRA

Airnorth and Virgin Australia are offering a total of 5,500 discounted airfares for $259 one-way between Perth and Kununurra, for travel between 1 March and 31 October 2026 (excludes travel between 4 July to 19 July 2026).

BROOME TO KUNUNURRA

Airnorth is offering a total of 5,838 discounted airfares for $199 one-way between Broome and Kununurra, for travel between 1 March and 30 September 2026.

The Affordable Airfares Program is in addition to the Cook Government's flagship Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme, which supports regional residents with cost-of-living pressures by capping the total cost of flights to and from Perth.

Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme

The Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme makes air travel to and from Perth more affordable for regional residents of WA.

The State Government has locked in capped airfares for regional residents, making it easier to connect with loved ones, visit healthcare professionals, and access other essential services in Perth.

Under the scheme, regional airfares are capped at a maximum cost of $199 or $299 one-way for low demand flights and $265 or $385 for high demand flights, depending on the regional location.

Participating airlines can choose to offer fares less than the set zone cap maximum prices.

Zone cap fares are only available to residents who live in the regions outside of Perth and Peel.

Zone cap fares:

• are for personal travel only
• must be booked as a return fare that departs and returns to the same regional destination
• have an annual 12 trip limit per person

The Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme is a joint initiative between the State Government and 6 airlines: Airnorth, Nexus Airlines, Qantas Airways, Rex, Skippers Aviation and Virgin Australia.

Updated RAZC Scheme is in effect for travel from 1st July 2026.

The cost of a zone cap fare is:

The maximum cost of a zone cap fare for travel from 1 July 2026 onwards for flights from an airport within 1,000 kilometres driving distance from Perth (Zone 1) is:

• $199 one way for low demand flights or $265 one way for high demand flights and for last minute travel.

The maximum cost of a zone cap fare for travel from 1 July 2026 onwards for flights from an airport more than 1,000 kilometres driving distance from Perth (Zone 2) is:

• $299 one way for low demand flights or $385 one way for high demand flights and for last minute travel.

Zone cap fares are inclusive of GST and taxes.

Regional residents are encouraged to book ahead and compare fares on routes where more than one airline operates to secure the best zone cap price.

Passengers can make at least one flight change with no change fee when travelling on a zone cap fare up to 24 hours before the flight. Additional flight changes or changes occurring within less than 24 hours before the flight may incur a charge.

All zone cap fares include a checked and carry-on baggage allowance however allowances vary depending on the airline.

Optional extras, such as excess baggage, credit card booking fees, and in-flight meals or entertainment may have additional charges depending on the airline.

Booking conditions

• Zone cap fares must be booked as a return fare.
• The specific terms and conditions of zone cap fare vary between airlines.
• Some resident fares are non-refundable. Check with the airline before booking your flight.
• An annual 12 trip limit per person applies to zone cap fares.

Low-demand flights are typically those that operate during mid-week and off-peak periods and during departure times that are less popular.

High demand flights generally include school holidays and peak tourism periods that sell out quickly.

A last-minute booking is defined as travel booked within 48 hours of departure.

Airlines sell tickets across a range of fare classes. Under the Regional Airfare Zone Cap, specific, cheaper fare classes fall within the low zone cap fare.

During school holidays, major events, peak tourism periods and other busy travel windows, demand increases. In these periods, low zone cap fares may sell out quicker. Low zone cap fares can be secured during these periods by booking early, selecting less popular departure times and comparing fares on routes where more than one airline operates.

If the low zone cap fares on a particular flight have sold out, the high zone cap fare will apply. High zone cap fares remain available up to the date of departure, providing certainty for travellers who need to fly at specific times or during peak periods.

Booking early and considering flexible travel times can increase the likelihood of securing a low zone cap fare.

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