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Cheap flights from Darwin to New Zealand from $520

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — AKL
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$866

One-way from

$520

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,241
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Wed 4/200:10
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop11h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 10/212:45
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$866
Sat 24/115:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/206:50
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$984
Wed 4/200:10
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/221:00
AKL
-
DRW
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$990
Tue 3/1100:10
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 30m
Jetstar
Sun 15/1112:45
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1$1,018
Thu 12/214:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/219:30
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,026
Mon 27/415:30
DRW
-
WLG
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/515:40
WLG
-
DRW
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,026
Mon 27/415:30
DRW
-
WLG
2 stops23h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 2/521:10
WLG
-
DRW
2 stops19h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/1$1,038
Tue 3/1100:10
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1120:45
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,084
Fri 23/115:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,091
Mon 16/1101:05
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1119:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,105
Fri 23/115:55
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop9h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 4/208:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/1$1,130
Sat 16/512:45
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop24h 15m
Emirates
Wed 20/516:25
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop10h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 13/1$1,262

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Darwin

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 4/2

00:10-15:30

1 stop11h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

12:45-23:20

1 stop14h 05m

$866

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 24/1

15:55-05:05

1 stop9h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

06:50-15:15

1 stop11h 55m

$984

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 4/2

00:10-15:30

1 stop11h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

21:00-15:15

2 stops21h 45m

$990

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 12/2

14:20-05:05

1 stop11h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

19:30-13:35

1 stop21h 35m

$1,026

DarwinWellington

DRW - WLG

DRWWLG

Darwin

Mon 27/4

15:30-17:10

2 stops23h 10m

Wellington

Sat 2/5

15:40-14:35

1 stop25h 25m

$1,026

DarwinWellington

DRW - WLG

DRWWLG

Darwin

Mon 27/4

15:30-17:10

2 stops23h 10m

Wellington

Sat 2/5

21:10-14:35

2 stops19h 55m

$1,038

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 9/4

01:15-15:05

1 stop11h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/4

20:05-00:30

1 stop30h 55m

$1,135

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 10/4

15:30-16:05

2 stops22h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/4

15:40-00:30

1 stop11h 20m

$1,156

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 16/5

12:45-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

16:25-00:20

1 stop10h 25m

$1,262

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 16/5

15:30-15:30

1 stop21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

16:25-00:20

1 stop10h 25m

$1,281

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand (average of $391). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $858). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Darwin to New Zealand. 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
505 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

Related info for your journey

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

    Darwin (DRW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand. It is only a 6.4 km journey to Darwin (DRW) from Darwin’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to New Zealand?

    Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Emirates can get you from Darwin to New Zealand in just under 11h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 25m. The distance between Darwin and New Zealand is about 5142 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Darwin to New Zealand?

    When deciding which route to take from Darwin to New Zealand, consider Darwin - Auckland Intl, Darwin - Wellington or Darwin - Queenstown Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand (average of $391). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $858). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to New Zealand

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to New Zealand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$634Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$726Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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