How long is the flight from New Zealand to Darwin?

For as low as $1,091, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from New Zealand in 21h 20m. The distance between New Zealand and Darwin is about 5142 km. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Darwin?

Consider Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Darwin. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Darwin?

To save on the cost of your flight from New Zealand to Darwin, book at least 16 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 61% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,008 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,491.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Darwin?

Flights from New Zealand to Darwin lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from New Zealand to Darwin in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $770.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from New Zealand?

If you book a flight to Darwin from New Zealand, you will be flying to Darwin, which is the city’s only airport. Darwin (DRW) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Darwin.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Darwin?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Darwin.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Darwin?

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$517+ Flights from New Zealand to Darwin

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Darwin

Round-trip from	$981
One-way from	$517
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,268

Jetstar
27/10-2/11
2 total stops
55h 25m total
New Zealand to Darwin

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19/10
2 total stops
43h 50m total
New Zealand to Darwin

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:30DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 05mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$879

Thu 16/1009:25AKL - DRW

2 stops18h 55mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$968

Mon 27/1020:00AKL - DRW

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1101:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$981

Thu 16/1020:30AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,018

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$1,060

Thu 16/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1017:40DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,116

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,181

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Mon 27/1020:00AKL - DRW

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1101:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$981

Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$1,091

Thu 9/1013:40AKL - DRW

1 stop14h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 17/1012:55DRW - AKL

1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$1,438

Thu 9/1006:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1012:55DRW - AKL

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,265

Mon 27/1006:45AKL - DRW

2 stops20h 05mJetstar

Sun 2/1100:10DRW - AKL

2 stops25h 30mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$1,270

Thu 16/1006:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1012:00DRW - AKL

1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,299

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Darwin. Data last updated 13 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$1,091

Thu 9/1006:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1012:55DRW - AKL

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,265

Thu 16/1020:30AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,018

Mon 27/1020:00AKL - DRW

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1101:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$981

Mon 27/1006:45AKL - DRW

2 stops20h 05mJetstar

Sun 2/1100:10DRW - AKL

2 stops25h 30mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$1,270

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/10

20:00-23:20

1 stop30h 50m

Darwin

Sun 2/11

01:05-05:10

1 stop24h 35m

$981

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

07:00-00:50

1 stop21h 20m

Darwin

Thu 16/10

01:50-23:45

1 stop18h 25m

$1,091

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

06:00-23:30

1 stop21h 00m

Darwin

Fri 17/10

12:55-14:45

1 stop22h 20m

$1,265

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/10

06:45-23:20

2 stops20h 05m

Darwin

Sun 2/11

00:10-05:10

2 stops25h 30m

$1,270

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

06:00-23:30

1 stop21h 00m

Darwin

Tue 28/10

12:00-12:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,299

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

13:40-00:30

1 stop14h 20m

Darwin

Fri 17/10

12:55-00:55

1 stop8h 30m

$1,438

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

08:30-00:50

2 stops43h 50m

$517

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Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from New Zealand to Darwin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from New Zealand?
If you book a flight to Darwin from New Zealand, you will be flying to Darwin, which is the city’s only airport. Darwin (DRW) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Darwin.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Darwin?
For as low as $1,091, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from New Zealand in 21h 20m. The distance between New Zealand and Darwin is about 5142 km.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Darwin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Darwin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Darwin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Darwin?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$411	Average$965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,063	Average$1,299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,240	Average$1,379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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