How long is the flight from New Zealand to Darwin?

Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Darwin in about 19h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from New Zealand to Darwin is about 5142 km.

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.

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).

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

When flying from New Zealand to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to 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?

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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Darwin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Darwin (average of $713). Flying from New Zealand to Darwin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from New Zealand?
Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Darwin.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Darwin?
Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Darwin in about 19h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from New Zealand to 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Darwin?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Darwin (average of $713). Flying from New Zealand to Darwin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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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