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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $878

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
AKL — DRW
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult
Mon 20/5
Mon 27/5

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Darwin are usually found in January or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 15 May 2024.

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December

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January

Average price

$1,266

Round-trip from

$460
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Darwin?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 4% on the overall cost on flights from Auckland to Darwin.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 61% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Auckland to Darwin within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,290.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Darwin?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Darwin from Auckland. Users have commonly found prices around $1,178 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $841. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Darwin (AKL - DRW)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Darwin at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Auckland to Darwin

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Auckland and Darwin. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Consider these cheap Jetstar flights we've found departing from Auckland to Darwin. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 14/713:05AKL - DRW
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Thu 18/701:30DRW - AKL
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$1,069
Sun 14/706:15AKL - DRW
2 stops20h 20mJetstar
Thu 18/700:55DRW - AKL
2 stops20h 45mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$1,427
Thu 23/506:15AKL - DRW
3 stops34h 20mJetstar
Sun 26/501:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$1,631

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Auckland to Darwin

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Auckland and Darwin. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights travelling from Auckland to Darwin. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 23/515:30AKL - DRW
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 26/501:15DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,061
Thu 23/515:30AKL - DRW
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 26/501:30DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,234
Wed 7/807:00AKL - DRW
2 stops13h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 12/801:20DRW - AKL
2 stops12h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,662
Wed 7/813:20AKL - DRW
2 stops13h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/801:15DRW - AKL
2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,672

Cheap Auckland to Darwin flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Auckland to Darwin specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Prices were last updated on 15 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Auckland to Darwin in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 23/515:30AKL - DRW
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 26/501:15DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,061
Thu 23/515:30AKL - DRW
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 26/501:30DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,234
Thu 23/518:45AKL - DRW
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/518:25DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,376
Thu 23/516:05AKL - DRW
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/518:25DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,520
Thu 23/506:15AKL - DRW
3 stops34h 20mJetstar
Sun 26/501:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$1,631
Thu 23/519:55AKL - DRW
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/515:45DRW - AKL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$8,018

Auckland to Darwin 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Auckland and Darwin in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Auckland to Darwin in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 27/806:35AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/901:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$878
Tue 27/806:35AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/801:20DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$884
Tue 27/806:35AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/901:30DRW - AKL
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$889
Sat 24/806:15AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 45mJetstar
Mon 2/901:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$898
Sat 24/806:15AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 45mJetstar
Sat 31/801:20DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$903
Thu 22/806:35AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/901:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$907
Thu 22/806:35AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/801:20DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$912
Sat 24/806:15AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 45mJetstar
Sun 1/901:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/5$918
Thu 22/806:35AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/901:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$927

Auckland to Darwin flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Auckland to Darwin for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Auckland to Darwin departing last-minute. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 23/515:30AKL - DRW
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 26/501:15DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,061
Thu 23/515:30AKL - DRW
1 stop11h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 26/501:30DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,234
Thu 23/518:45AKL - DRW
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/518:25DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,376
Thu 23/516:05AKL - DRW
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/518:25DRW - AKL
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,520
Thu 23/506:15AKL - DRW
3 stops34h 20mJetstar
Sun 26/501:30DRW - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/5$1,631
Thu 23/519:55AKL - DRW
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/515:45DRW - AKL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$8,018

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 533,989 searches. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

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$1,025 - $1,427

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop11h 35m

Darwin

Mon 12/8

1 stop19h 25m

$1,025

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop11h 35m

Darwin

Mon 12/8

1 stop10h 20m

$1,028

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop11h 25m

Darwin

Sun 26/5

1 stop10h 35m

$1,061

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/7

1 stop14h 00m

Darwin

Thu 18/7

1 stop17h 20m

$1,069

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop14h 00m

Darwin

Tue 13/8

1 stop22h 15m

$1,157

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop14h 00m

Darwin

Tue 13/8

1 stop22h 15m

$1,160

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/7

1 stop19h 30m

Darwin

Thu 18/7

2 stops12h 40m

$1,176

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/5

1 stop11h 25m

Darwin

Sun 26/5

2 stops19h 25m

$1,234

Auckland IntlDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/7

2 stops20h 20m

Darwin

Thu 18/7

2 stops20h 45m

$1,427

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Deals found on 14/5

When is the best time to 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 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Darwin flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Darwin by month

Plan your trip from Auckland to Darwin by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Auckland to Darwin is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,149. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Darwin (average of $304). Flying from Auckland to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $453). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$502

February

$535

March

$537

April

$473

May

$528

June

$685

July

$623

August

$546

September

$513

October

$460

November

$491

December

$510

Temperature and rainfall in Darwin by month

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

DRW

Temperature

25 - 29 °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 15 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar and Qantas Airways from Auckland to Darwin by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
969 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
969 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
969 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
969 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Auckland to Darwin for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Auckland to Darwin for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,025, but on average you can expect to pay $1,278.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Auckland to Darwin for under $1,100?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Auckland to Darwin within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Darwin, with prices starting at $1,061. Another option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $1,069 round trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does AKL to DRW mean?

    Great question - AKL to DRW just means Auckland Intl Airport to Darwin Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Darwin that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Auckland to Darwin flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Auckland to Darwin with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Auckland to Darwin flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Darwin that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Auckland to Darwin?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Auckland to Darwin flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Auckland to Darwin flight deals updated?

    The Auckland to Darwin flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 14/5.

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