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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $439

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
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$761

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,302
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 14 February 2025.

Fri 14/306:45AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 15mJetstar
Sun 16/300:25DRW - AKL
1 stop25h 15mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$761
Thu 8/506:40AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/501:20DRW - AKL
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$876
Fri 14/306:25AKL - DRW
1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/316:25DRW - AKL
3 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$1,778
Thu 8/513:50AKL - DRW
2 stops57h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/500:35DRW - AKL
2 stops52h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/2$20,446

Find flights from Auckland to Darwin within your budget

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 14 February 2025.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Darwin

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

06:45-23:30

1 stop20h 15m

Darwin

Sun 16/3

00:25-05:10

1 stop25h 15m

$761

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

06:40-00:45

1 stop20h 35m

Darwin

Wed 14/5

01:20-11:25

1 stop31h 35m

$876

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

06:25-12:30

1 stop9h 35m

Darwin

Mon 17/3

16:25-20:05

3 stops24h 10m

$1,778

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:50-20:35

2 stops57h 15m

Darwin

Wed 14/5

00:35-07:10

2 stops52h 05m

$20,446

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

20:40-01:25

1 stop31h 15m

$439

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

10:30-01:30

2 stops17h 30m

$766

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/2

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Darwin

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Darwin

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Darwin including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Darwin is 80 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 14 February 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 14 February 2025.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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 $761, 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 $1,384 and $1,778, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 43% 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

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 14 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$950Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,117Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,335Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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