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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Darwin from $489

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Darwin

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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 24 March 2026.

Wed 19/816:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 25/801:30
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop12h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/3$1,065
Mon 4/506:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 11/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/3$1,085
Mon 4/520:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/500:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,094
Sat 16/519:30
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/500:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,106
Fri 8/506:00
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,128
Tue 21/406:15
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/419:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,142
Sat 16/519:30
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,154
Wed 6/517:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/500:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,159
Sat 5/906:10
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/901:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,193

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Darwin

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Darwin flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,065

One-way from

$489

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,324
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Darwin
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

06:20-18:35

1 stop14h 45m

Darwin

Mon 11/5

19:20-16:25

1 stop18h 35m

$1,085

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

06:00-00:30

1 stop21h 00m

Darwin

Fri 15/5

19:20-13:20

1 stop15h 30m

$1,128

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

19:30-00:45

1 stop31h 45m

Darwin

Sun 24/5

19:20-05:05

1 stop31h 15m

$1,154

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

17:25-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

Darwin

Tue 12/5

00:40-05:30

1 stop26h 20m

$1,159

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

17:20-13:45

2 stops22h 55m

Darwin

Fri 22/5

00:40-05:30

1 stop26h 20m

$1,236

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/9

17:20-17:15

2 stops26h 25m

Darwin

Fri 18/9

01:40-14:35

1 stop10h 25m

$1,246

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

06:10-17:15

1 stop13h 35m

Darwin

Sun 30/8

01:50-00:10

1 stop19h 50m

$1,291

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

17:25-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:50-00:10

1 stop19h 50m

$1,389
Fastest return journey

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

15:15-00:50

1 stop12h 05m

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:50-19:10

1 stop14h 50m

$1,432
Cheapest one-way

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

17:45-00:45

1 stop33h 30m

$489

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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 24 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and Jetstar 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

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
1,009 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

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
532 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

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 New Zealand to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $1,085, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from New Zealand in 14h 45m. The distance between New Zealand and Darwin is about 5142 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Darwin one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $369. Qantas Airways flights start at $507 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $587 one-way.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Darwin

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$773Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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