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Cheap flights from Darwin to New Zealand from $478

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — AKL
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 March 2026.

Fri 8/501:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/515:55
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$943
Sun 19/400:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/417:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$946
Wed 6/501:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/516:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$960
Fri 8/501:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Sat 16/520:40
AKL
-
DRW
2 stops30h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$1,025
Fri 8/519:20
DRW
-
WLG
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/506:00
WLG
-
DRW
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,041
Sun 10/518:45
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/516:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,055
Tue 28/712:45
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops22h 25m
Virgin Australia
Fri 31/716:35
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/3$1,068
Thu 7/501:35
DRW
-
WLG
2 stops15h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 15/515:55
WLG
-
DRW
2 stops22h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$1,130
Sun 19/401:40
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops11h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 23/417:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/3$1,133
Sat 12/1206:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/1216:35
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,176
Fri 29/514:35
DRW
-
WLG
1 stop21h 40m
Virgin Australia
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
-
DRW
1 stop20h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 25/3$1,196
Sat 12/1206:15
DRW
-
WLG
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/1219:20
WLG
-
DRW
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,219

Find 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 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$943

One-way from

$478

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$998
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 8/5

01:15-14:10

1 stop10h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

15:55-11:55

1 stop22h 30m

$943

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 8/5

01:15-14:10

1 stop10h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

20:40-00:30

2 stops30h 20m

$1,025

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 10/5

18:45-00:35

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

16:05-00:30

1 stop10h 55m

$1,055

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 28/7

15:45-16:45

1 stop22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/7

16:35-00:45

1 stop10h 40m

$1,098

DarwinWellington

DRW - WLG

DRWWLG

Darwin

Thu 7/5

01:35-19:10

2 stops15h 05m

Wellington

Fri 15/5

15:55-12:10

2 stops22h 45m

$1,130

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 19/4

01:40-16:05

2 stops11h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

17:25-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

$1,133

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 19/4

01:40-21:25

2 stops17h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

20:40-16:50

2 stops22h 40m

$1,190

DarwinWellington

DRW - WLG

DRWWLG

Darwin

Tue 28/7

14:35-14:45

1 stop21h 40m

Wellington

Fri 31/7

15:55-00:45

1 stop11h 20m

$1,196

DarwinWellington

DRW - WLG

DRWWLG

Darwin

Fri 29/5

14:35-14:45

1 stop21h 40m

Wellington

Mon 1/6

06:00-23:55

1 stop20h 25m

$1,196

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 25/8

14:35-17:25

1 stop24h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

06:15-13:45

1 stop10h 00m

$1,223

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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 $369). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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 26 March 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
449 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,010 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
534 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to New Zealand. 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 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, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand can get you from Darwin to New Zealand in just under 10h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 05m. 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 - Wellington, Darwin - Auckland Intl 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to New Zealand?

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

  • 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 $369). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $853). 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 26 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$629Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$680Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$712Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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