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Cheap flights from Darwin to New Zealand from $438

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — AKL
14 May — 21 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 14 April 2026.

Mon 11/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 18/506:15
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop20h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/4$969
Wed 24/601:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/706:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$983
Wed 15/401:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Tue 28/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4$1,028
Thu 23/701:30
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/717:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,038
Sat 9/519:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 16/506:15
AKL
-
DRW
2 stops14h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/4$1,078
Sun 22/1114:20
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops19h 20m
Virgin Australia
Wed 25/1114:00
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop13h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 9/4$1,082
Fri 29/518:00
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/613:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,086
Sun 9/800:40
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop13h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 17/817:40
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop23h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/4$1,090
Sun 10/500:40
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/506:15
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,098
Tue 26/500:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/606:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,110
Tue 28/419:20
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 5/617:25
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop27h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/4$1,117
Fri 8/501:15
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/507:00
ZQN
-
DRW
2 stops12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,120

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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$969

One-way from

$438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$963
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 24/6

01:40-16:05

2 stops11h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/7

06:20-00:45

1 stop20h 55m

$1,042

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 9/5

19:20-05:05

1 stop31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

06:15-18:00

2 stops14h 15m

$1,078

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sun 9/8

00:40-16:45

1 stop13h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 17/8

17:40-15:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,090

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 26/5

00:40-05:30

1 stop26h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

06:20-18:35

1 stop14h 45m

$1,110

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 8/5

01:15-16:45

1 stop13h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 19/5

07:00-17:15

2 stops12h 45m

$1,120

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 24/7

18:00-16:05

2 stops19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/7

16:40-00:50

1 stop10h 40m

$1,137

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 29/5

18:00-00:20

2 stops27h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

06:15-00:30

2 stops20h 45m

$1,143

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 9/5

19:20-05:05

1 stop31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

15:55-11:55

1 stop22h 30m

$1,147

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Mon 11/5

18:45-15:05

2 stops17h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

06:10-17:15

1 stop13h 35m

$1,151

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 26/5

00:40-20:00

1 stop16h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/6

12:10-00:50

1 stop15h 10m

$1,212

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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 $364). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 April 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
453 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
453 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
1,018 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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
538 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

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 Emirates can get you from Darwin to New Zealand in just under 11h. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 15m. The distance between Darwin and New Zealand is about 5325 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.

  • 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 $364). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$621Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$670Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$702Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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