What’s the fastest stopover option from Darwin to Auckland?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 51m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Auckland?

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Auckland on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Darwin to Auckland?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 35m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Auckland?

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $934. Find deals

How long is the flight from Darwin to Auckland?

Jetstar can get you from Darwin to Auckland in just under 41h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Darwin and Auckland is about 5142 km.

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

Currently priced at $676, Jetstar will fly you from Darwin to Auckland 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 $938 and $1,010, respectively. Jetstar is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Auckland flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Auckland.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 12 days in advance, which can save you up to 76% on flights from Darwin to Auckland compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 12 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $707. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,462.

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

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Auckland from Darwin. Prices for July average $1,058 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $636. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a July flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Auckland?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Auckland 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Auckland Intl are usually found in July or May, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Auckland

Round-trip from	$828
One-way from	$438
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,043

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10/10-18/10
2 total stops
36h 25m total
Darwin to Auckland

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1 total stop
11h 20m total
Darwin to Auckland

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 9/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1011:40AKL - DRW

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$834

Wed 29/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1120:50AKL - DRW

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$896

Wed 29/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Thu 6/1108:15AKL - DRW

2 stops42h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$1,016

Fri 31/1017:20DRW - AKL

2 stops41h 50mJetstar

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$1,061

Tue 28/1000:10DRW - AKL

1 stop10h 30mJetstar

Wed 5/1106:15AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$1,066

Thu 30/1001:55DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,069

Wed 29/1012:00DRW - AKL

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1106:50AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,148

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Thu 9/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1011:40AKL - DRW

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$834

Fri 31/1017:20DRW - AKL

2 stops41h 50mJetstar

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$1,061

Thu 30/1001:55DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,069

Thu 30/1006:00DRW - AKL

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1120:50AKL - DRW

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,133

Sat 27/1215:55DRW - AKL

1 stop9h 45mJetstar

Thu 8/106:15AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$1,282

Wed 29/1012:00DRW - AKL

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1106:50AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,148

Tue 28/1000:10DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1106:15AKL - DRW

2 stops21h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$1,289

Last-minute flights from Darwin to Auckland
Discover last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Auckland. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1011:40AKL - DRW

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$834

Tue 28/1000:10DRW - AKL

1 stop10h 30mJetstar

Wed 5/1106:15AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$1,066

Wed 29/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1120:50AKL - DRW

1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$896

Wed 29/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Thu 6/1108:15AKL - DRW

2 stops42h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$1,016

Wed 29/1012:00DRW - AKL

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1106:50AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,148

Thu 30/1001:55DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,069

Fri 31/1017:20DRW - AKL

2 stops41h 50mJetstar

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$1,061

One-way flights from Darwin to Auckland
Search for one-way flight options from Darwin to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Thu 15/114:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$438

Wed 29/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$479

Wed 14/100:10DRW - AKL

1 stop10h 30mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$530

Sun 8/200:10DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 50mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$548

Thu 30/1014:20DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$567

Mon 9/212:00DRW - AKL

1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$594

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Price

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 9/10

01:50-23:45

1 stop18h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

11:40-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

$834

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 31/10

17:20-14:40

2 stops41h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:45-00:10

1 stop20h 55m

$1,061

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 30/10

01:55-00:05

1 stop18h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:45-00:10

1 stop20h 55m

$1,069

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 30/10

06:00-05:10

2 stops19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

20:50-00:10

1 stop30h 50m

$1,133

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 29/10

12:00-05:10

2 stops37h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

06:50-00:10

1 stop20h 50m

$1,148

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 27/12

15:55-05:10

1 stop9h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/1

06:15-23:20

1 stop20h 35m

$1,282

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 28/10

00:10-00:15

2 stops20h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

06:15-00:10

2 stops21h 25m

$1,289

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 15/1

14:20-05:10

1 stop11h 20m

$438

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 14/1

00:10-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

$530

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 8/2

00:10-15:30

1 stop11h 50m

$548

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

The best time to book flights from Darwin to Auckland is 65 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 month to book a flight from Darwin to Auckland?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Darwin to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to AKL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Darwin to Auckland in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Darwin to Auckland. 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,July 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,July 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,July 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,July 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Darwin to Auckland?
Jetstar can get you from Darwin to Auckland in just under 41h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Darwin and Auckland is about 5142 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Auckland round-trip?
Currently priced at $676, Jetstar will fly you from Darwin to Auckland 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 $938 and $1,010, respectively. Jetstar is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Auckland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Auckland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Auckland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Auckland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Auckland?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Darwin to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

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Jetstar	Cheapest$676	Average$889	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$938	Average$1,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,010	Average$1,190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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