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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $976

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
2 Mar — 9 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Darwin

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 January 2026.

Mon 16/319:10
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/315:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$976
Thu 16/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 22/401:35
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1$1,001
Sun 15/308:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 22/315:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1$1,095
Thu 23/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 29/418:00
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops19h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1$1,105
Sun 15/308:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/315:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,115
Thu 23/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/414:35
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,125
Fri 13/208:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 15/215:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/1$1,131
Fri 27/208:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Fri 6/315:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/1$1,148
Fri 27/219:30
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:30
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,194

Find flight deals from Auckland to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Darwin (DRW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$976

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$829
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Darwin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

06:20-14:35

1 stop10h 45m

Darwin

Wed 22/4

01:35-14:35

1 stop10h 30m

$1,001

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

19:10-13:35

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Mon 23/3

16:50-00:15

2 stops27h 55m

$1,047

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

08:05-15:15

1 stop10h 40m

Darwin

Sun 22/3

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$1,095

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

08:05-15:15

1 stop10h 40m

Darwin

Sun 22/3

00:10-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

$1,095

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

06:20-14:35

1 stop10h 45m

Darwin

Wed 29/4

18:00-16:05

2 stops19h 35m

$1,105

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

08:25-16:30

1 stop11h 35m

Darwin

Sun 22/3

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$1,115

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

06:20-14:35

1 stop10h 45m

Darwin

Wed 29/4

14:35-05:05

1 stop12h 00m

$1,125

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

19:30-13:35

1 stop21h 35m

Darwin

Fri 6/3

12:30-15:30

2 stops23h 30m

$1,194

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Deals found on 29/1

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Darwin

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Darwin is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Darwin. Reviews last updated 31 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Auckland to Darwin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
982 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
982 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
982 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
982 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Darwin?

    A quick flight from Auckland to Darwin can take about 10h 45m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,001. The distance from Auckland to Darwin is about 5142 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin round-trip?

    Currently priced at $746, Jetstar will fly you from Auckland to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $829. Jetstar is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Darwin one-way?

    $356 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $487 and $566, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Darwin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Darwin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Darwin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Fly from Auckland to Darwin on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Darwin. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 January 2026.
Qantas Airways flights from Auckland Intl to Darwin
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Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Darwin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$746Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$829Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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