What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

For a flight to Darwin, you will be flying into Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

Does Darwin have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Darwin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Darwin?

Yes. Darwin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Darwin Airport is the closest property to Darwin (0.0 km away from Darwin).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Darwin?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight to Darwin?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Darwin takes 10 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Darwin from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Darwin?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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Tue 25/1116:40AKL - DRW

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1214:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$1,043

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - DRW

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1214:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,048

Tue 25/1112:45AKL - DRW

2 stops26h 00mJetstar

Mon 1/1200:10DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/10$1,387

Fri 24/1012:40AKL - DRW

1 stop14h 20mJetstar

Fri 7/1100:10DRW - AKL

1 stop10h 30mJetstar

Deal found 11/10$1,406

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Tue 25/1116:40AKL - DRW

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1214:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$1,043

Mon 30/306:20AKL - DRW

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Tue 31/301:45DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 20mJetstar

Deal found 11/10$1,153

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - DRW

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1214:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,048

Tue 25/1112:45AKL - DRW

2 stops26h 00mJetstar

Mon 1/1200:10DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/10$1,387

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Fri 24/1012:40AKL - DRW

1 stop14h 20mJetstar

Fri 7/1100:10DRW - AKL

1 stop10h 30mJetstar

Deal found 11/10$1,406

Tue 25/1116:40AKL - DRW

2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1214:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$1,043

Tue 25/1112:45AKL - DRW

2 stops26h 00mJetstar

Mon 1/1200:10DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 11/10$1,387

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - DRW

1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1214:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10$1,048

Flights to Darwin in 2025

Return from	$1,043
One-way from	$629
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,296

25/11-2/12
3 total stops
36h 25m total
Auckland to Darwin

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17/10
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21h 25m total
Auckland to Darwin

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AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

16:40-14:15

2 stops25h 05m

Darwin

Tue 2/12

14:20-05:10

1 stop11h 20m

$1,043

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

08:05-13:35

1 stop9h 00m

Darwin

Thu 4/12

14:20-05:10

1 stop11h 20m

$1,048

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/3

06:20-14:35

1 stop11h 45m

Darwin

Tue 31/3

01:45-23:35

1 stop18h 20m

$1,153

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

12:45-11:15

2 stops26h 00m

Darwin

Mon 1/12

00:10-00:15

2 stops20h 35m

$1,387

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

$629

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

06:15-00:20

3 stops21h 35m

$800

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

06:10-13:10

1 stop10h 30m

$898

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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8.0

Very Good

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513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

917 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

475 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Darwin

What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?
For a flight to Darwin, you will be flying into Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.
Does Darwin have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Darwin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Darwin?
Yes. Darwin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Darwin Airport is the closest property to Darwin (0.0 km away from Darwin).

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