Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $359

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap 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 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$986

One-way from

$359

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,292
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/10-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Auckland to Darwin

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 1 September 2025.

Tue 14/1020:40AKL - DRW
2 stops23h 35mJetstar
Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AKL
1 stop18h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/8$986
Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:05DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,003
Wed 8/1006:40AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:05DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,022
Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Sat 18/1001:50DRW - AKL
2 stops16h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/9$1,025
Tue 7/1006:40AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:05DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,027
Sat 11/1007:00AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:05DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,041
Fri 10/1018:05AKL - DRW
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:05DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,059
Tue 14/1006:40AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1017:40DRW - AKL
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,061
Wed 15/1006:15AKL - DRW
2 stops21h 35mJetstar
Tue 21/1001:50DRW - AKL
1 stop18h 25mJetstar
Deal found 31/8$1,068
Sun 12/1018:05AKL - DRW
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Sat 18/1001:30DRW - AKL
1 stop24h 05mJetstar
Deal found 1/9$1,071

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Auckland

Fly to

Darwin

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

20:40-16:45

2 stops23h 35m

Darwin

Mon 20/10

01:50-23:45

1 stop18h 25m

$986

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

07:00-00:50

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Sun 19/10

14:05-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$1,003

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Darwin

Tue 21/10

01:50-17:55

2 stops12h 35m

$1,003

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Darwin

Sun 19/10

14:05-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$1,022

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

07:00-00:50

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Sat 18/10

01:50-22:15

2 stops16h 55m

$1,025

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Darwin

Sun 19/10

14:05-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$1,027

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/10

07:00-00:50

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Sun 19/10

14:05-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$1,041

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Darwin

Sun 19/10

14:05-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$1,046

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/10

18:05-00:35

1 stop10h 00m

Darwin

Sun 19/10

14:05-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$1,059

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Darwin

Tue 21/10

17:40-17:55

2 stops20h 45m

$1,061

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Darwin is 15 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Darwin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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 1 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Darwin?

    A quick flight from Auckland to Darwin can take about 23h 35m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $986. 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 $829, Jetstar will fly you from Auckland to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,074 and $1,252, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$829Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,074Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,252Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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