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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $405

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 3 March 2026.

Thu 16/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 22/401:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/3$1,030
Wed 15/407:00
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/414:35
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,118
Tue 14/417:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 21/419:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/2$1,120
Tue 31/306:50
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop11h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 7/419:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/3$1,169
Thu 16/420:40
AKL
-
DRW
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/401:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,179
Wed 27/517:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 17/619:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/3$1,186
Mon 13/408:55
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/401:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,199

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,030

One-way from

$405

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,413
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 March 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

06:20-18:35

1 stop14h 45m

Darwin

Wed 22/4

01:40-14:35

1 stop10h 25m

$1,030

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

07:00-00:50

1 stop20h 20m

Darwin

Wed 22/4

14:35-05:05

1 stop12h 00m

$1,118

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

17:25-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

Darwin

Tue 21/4

19:20-05:05

1 stop31h 15m

$1,120

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 31/3

06:50-14:35

1 stop11h 15m

Darwin

Tue 7/4

19:20-05:05

1 stop31h 15m

$1,169

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/4

08:55-23:55

1 stop17h 30m

Darwin

Sun 19/4

01:40-00:20

1 stop20h 10m

$1,199

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

20:05-00:35

1 stop31h 00m

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:50-00:35

1 stop20h 15m

$1,368

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 31/3

15:40-17:00

2 stops28h 50m

Darwin

Tue 7/4

14:35-05:05

1 stop12h 00m

$1,404

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

15:15-00:50

1 stop12h 05m

Darwin

Tue 26/5

06:10-19:35

1 stop10h 55m

$1,423

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/4

16:55-00:10

1 stop10h 45m

Darwin

Fri 17/4

01:15-16:05

1 stop12h 20m

$1,440

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

20:35-14:50

2 stops20h 45m

Darwin

Tue 26/5

12:45-23:55

1 stop8h 40m

$1,560

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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 27 February 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 3 March 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
1,001 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
527 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 14h 45m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,030. 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 $764, 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 $849. 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?

    $364 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 $501 and $580, 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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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 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$764Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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