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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $622

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,010

One-way from

$622

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$874
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 12 January 2026.

Mon 9/219:10AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/200:10DRW - AKL
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,010
Thu 26/219:30AKL - DRW
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/314:20DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,013
Thu 12/319:30AKL - DRW
1 stop23h 15mJetstar
Fri 20/315:55DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/1$1,043
Thu 12/320:55AKL - DRW
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/315:55DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,158
Wed 6/506:10AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/512:45DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$1,238
Wed 6/513:40AKL - DRW
1 stop13h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 19/501:25DRW - AKL
1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,275
Fri 22/506:10AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 26/506:10DRW - AKL
1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,283
Mon 9/220:45AKL - DRW
2 stops30h 05mJetstar
Sun 15/200:10DRW - AKL
2 stops20h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/1$1,346
Wed 6/506:10AKL - DRW
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/512:45DRW - AKL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,386
Thu 28/515:55AKL - DRW
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Mon 9/1106:15DRW - AKL
2 stops14h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/1$1,388

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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 12 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Darwin that are best for you.

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Auckland

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Darwin

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

19:10-13:35

1 stop21h 55m

Darwin

Sun 15/2

00:10-11:30

1 stop31h 50m

$1,010

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

19:30-13:35

1 stop21h 35m

Darwin

Thu 5/3

14:20-05:05

1 stop11h 15m

$1,013

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

19:30-15:15

1 stop23h 15m

Darwin

Fri 20/3

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$1,043

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

20:55-15:15

2 stops21h 50m

Darwin

Fri 20/3

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

$1,158

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

06:10-00:20

1 stop20h 40m

Darwin

Wed 20/5

12:45-00:45

1 stop9h 30m

$1,238

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

13:40-00:35

1 stop13h 25m

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:25-19:35

1 stop15h 40m

$1,275

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

06:10-00:35

1 stop20h 55m

Darwin

Tue 26/5

06:10-00:10

1 stop15h 30m

$1,283

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

20:45-23:20

2 stops30h 05m

Darwin

Sun 15/2

00:10-00:15

2 stops20h 35m

$1,346

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

15:55-11:55

1 stop22h 30m

$622

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Deals found on 11/1

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 9 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.

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 12 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
969 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
969 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
504 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
969 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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 23h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,043. 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 $786, 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 $874. 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?

    $375 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 $513 and $608, 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 12 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 12 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$843Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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