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Cheap flights from Darwin to New Zealand from $538

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — AKL
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
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 16 March 2026.

Wed 22/701:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 29/716:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$852
Wed 29/400:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/520:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$899
Wed 22/414:35
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/406:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$915
Wed 1/701:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop12h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 31/716:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$923
Wed 15/401:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 22/416:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop10h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$935
Wed 22/701:40
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/719:20
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,002
Sun 26/401:15
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/520:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,024
Sat 1/815:45
DRW
-
AKL
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/820:05
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,045
Wed 15/401:40
DRW
-
AKL
2 stops12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/410:40
AKL
-
DRW
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,055
Sun 30/812:45
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 25m
Virgin Australia
Thu 3/917:40
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop23h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 15/3$1,065
Wed 2/915:45
DRW
-
WLG
1 stop20h 35m
Virgin Australia
Sun 6/906:00
WLG
-
DRW
1 stop11h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/3$1,376
Tue 1/901:50
DRW
-
WLG
1 stop9h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/914:35
WLG
-
DRW
2 stops12h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/3$1,523

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$852

One-way from

$538

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$995
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/7-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 22/4

14:35-05:05

1 stop12h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/4

06:20-13:45

1 stop9h 55m

$915

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Wed 22/7

01:40-14:35

1 stop10h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

06:00-00:50

2 stops21h 20m

$991

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sun 30/8

12:45-15:40

2 stops24h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/9

17:40-15:00

1 stop23h 50m

$1,065

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 26/4

01:15-16:30

1 stop12h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

06:15-23:55

2 stops20h 10m

$1,080

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 23/7

14:35-11:25

2 stops18h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

20:40-23:55

1 stop29h 45m

$1,110

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Mon 13/4

14:35-15:40

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 20/4

14:25-23:55

2 stops36h 00m

$1,178

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 2/5

18:00-20:00

1 stop23h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/5

15:25-00:30

1 stop11h 35m

$1,180

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 1/8

15:45-05:30

1 stop11h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

12:40-00:35

2 stops14h 25m

$1,217

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Thu 16/4

19:20-23:40

2 stops25h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

06:00-00:50

2 stops21h 20m

$1,246

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 31/5

00:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

15:30-23:55

1 stop10h 55m

$1,362

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Deals found on 15/3

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to New Zealand

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 $368). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $850). 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 16 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
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
449 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
1,004 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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
530 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.5

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 and Virgin Australia can get you from Darwin to New Zealand in just under 10h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h. 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 $368). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $850). 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 16 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$628Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$678Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$710Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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