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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $957

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Darwin

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Best flights from Auckland to Darwin
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Wed 4/208:05AKL - DRW
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Wed 11/215:55DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$957
Wed 4/206:15AKL - DRW
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/215:55DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,330
Wed 6/506:10AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 20/506:45DRW - AKL
2 stops28h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$1,410
Fri 6/212:45AKL - DRW
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Sun 15/215:55DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$1,006
Wed 6/517:25AKL - DRW
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/501:25DRW - AKL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,342

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 22 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$957

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,329
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 20m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

08:05-15:15

1 stop10h 40m

Darwin

Wed 11/2

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$957

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop14h 05m

Darwin

Sun 15/2

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$1,006

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

06:15-16:15

3 stops37h 30m

Darwin

Wed 11/2

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$1,330

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

17:25-14:35

1 stop23h 40m

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:25-00:35

1 stop20h 40m

$1,342

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

06:10-00:35

1 stop20h 55m

Darwin

Wed 20/5

06:45-13:45

2 stops28h 30m

$1,410

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Deals found on 21/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Darwin

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 19 December 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 22 December 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 29% 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 22 December 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
949 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
493 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 40m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $957. 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 $840, 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 $1,103 and $1,283, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $374 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 $511 and $605, 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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin

Discover the top 3 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 22 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$850Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,283Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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