How long is the flight from Darwin to New Zealand?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways can get you from Darwin to New Zealand in just under 10h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. The distance between Darwin and New Zealand is about 5142 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand 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 New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 routes from Darwin to New Zealand?

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

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

The most popular airlines flying from Darwin to New Zealand are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

When flying from Darwin to New Zealand, 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 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.

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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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.

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Round-trip from	$1,040
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Popular in	October
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,343

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12h 25m total
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DRW Darwin - AKL Auckland Intl

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Darwin

Tue 9/2

00:10-16:05

1 stop12h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$554

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DRW Darwin - WLG Wellington

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Darwin

Wed 10/2

17:20-15:40

2 stops18h 50m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$586

DarwinChristchurch

DRW Darwin - CHC Christchurch

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Darwin

Sun 31/1

19:05-00:50

1 stop26h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$600

DarwinChristchurch

DRW Darwin - CHC Christchurch

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Darwin

Tue 2/2

00:10-22:20

2 stops18h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$609

DarwinChristchurch

DRW Darwin - CHC Christchurch

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Darwin

Thu 4/2

19:05-00:50

1 stop26h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

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Darwin

Sun 31/1

00:10-23:20

1 stop19h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$634

DarwinChristchurch

DRW Darwin - CHC Christchurch

DRWCHC

Darwin

Thu 4/2

19:05-22:20

2 stops23h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$640

DarwinAuckland

DRW Darwin - AKL Auckland Intl

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 25/3

01:05-19:10

1 stop14h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$684

DarwinWellington

DRW Darwin - WLG Wellington

DRWWLG

Darwin

Tue 9/2

00:10-00:05

1 stop20h 25m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$686

DarwinAuckland

DRW Darwin - AKL Auckland Intl

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 15/12

12:50-14:45

1 stop22h 25m

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00:00-21:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$783

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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 $992). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,548). 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

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.

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7.6

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8.0

Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

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

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7.6

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484 reviews

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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

1,122 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

484 reviews

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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

577 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

484 reviews

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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

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 Qantas Airways can get you from Darwin to New Zealand in just under 10h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. 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 - Queenstown Intl or Darwin - Wellington, 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 $992). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,548). 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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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$777	Average$1,043	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,157	Average$1,326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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