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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Darwin from $535

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
15 May — 22 May1
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 15 April 2026.

Fri 15/512:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 24/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4$1,151
Tue 26/506:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 2/619:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/4$1,156
Mon 25/506:15
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop20h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 1/619:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4$1,159
Mon 25/506:00
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/619:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,183
Fri 29/515:15
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/619:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,213
Thu 28/506:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 14/619:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4$1,215
Thu 28/517:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 3/601:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4$1,225
Fri 15/517:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,232
Wed 6/513:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop13h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/501:50
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,240
Sat 25/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,242

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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,151

One-way from

$535

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,176
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

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Cheapest return flight

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

17:25-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

Darwin

Mon 1/6

19:20-16:25

1 stop18h 35m

$1,151

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

12:40-00:30

1 stop14h 20m

Darwin

Sun 24/5

19:20-16:10

1 stop18h 20m

$1,151

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/7

19:30-00:45

1 stop31h 45m

Darwin

Thu 16/7

19:20-05:05

1 stop31h 15m

$1,240

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

16:05-00:30

1 stop10h 55m

Darwin

Sun 31/5

01:15-00:20

2 stops20h 35m

$1,254
Fastest return journey

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

06:10-15:55

1 stop12h 15m

Darwin

Tue 1/9

06:10-00:10

1 stop15h 30m

$1,334

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

20:40-18:00

2 stops23h 50m

Darwin

Mon 1/6

01:15-00:20

2 stops20h 35m

$1,346

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 29/5

06:15-00:30

2 stops20h 45m

Darwin

Fri 5/6

18:00-14:10

2 stops17h 40m

$1,402

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

06:15-00:30

1 stop20h 45m

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:50-15:05

1 stop10h 45m

$1,420
Cheapest one-way

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

06:20-18:35

1 stop14h 45m

$535
Fastest single journey

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/4

15:40-23:55

1 stop10h 45m

$591

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Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

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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
1,019 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

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
1,019 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

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
539 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

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 $1,151, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from New Zealand in 27h 40m. 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 $365. Qantas Airways flights start at $535 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $562 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$765Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$850Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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