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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $459

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
1 May — 8 May1
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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$871

One-way from

$459

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,330
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/6-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 26 April 2025.

Wed 4/606:40AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/601:30DRW - AKL
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$871
Mon 9/606:40AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 25mJetstar
Sun 15/601:30DRW - AKL
1 stop24h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/4$879
Thu 22/506:15AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Wed 28/501:15DRW - AKL
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/4$1,459
Sat 21/615:15AKL - DRW
2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 28/606:00DRW - AKL
2 stops14h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,759
Thu 22/513:50AKL - DRW
2 stops57h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/500:35DRW - AKL
2 stops52h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$31,900

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Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Darwin

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/6

06:40-00:45

1 stop20h 35m

Darwin

Fri 6/6

01:30-04:30

1 stop24h 30m

$871

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

06:40-00:35

1 stop20h 25m

Darwin

Sun 15/6

01:30-04:30

1 stop24h 30m

$879

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

06:15-00:25

1 stop20h 40m

Darwin

Wed 28/5

01:15-23:55

1 stop20h 10m

$1,459

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/6

15:15-12:25

2 stops23h 40m

Darwin

Sat 28/6

06:00-23:00

2 stops14h 30m

$1,759

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

13:50-20:35

2 stops57h 15m

Darwin

Wed 28/5

00:35-07:10

2 stops52h 05m

$31,900

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

17:05-00:35

1 stop10h 00m

$459

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

06:10-22:00

3 stops18h 20m

$1,268

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/4

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Darwin

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Darwin is 67 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 26 April 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.

Rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 26 April 2025.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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

    Currently priced at $879, 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 Emirates and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,459 and $1,759, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$902Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,264Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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