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Cheap flights from Darwin to Queenstown from $510

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 — ZQN
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Fri 20/601:35DRW - ZQN
1 stop10h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 6/712:10ZQN - DRW
1 stop15h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,547
Sat 21/614:40DRW - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 6/714:25ZQN - DRW
2 stops11h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/6$1,586

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DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 14/8

01:30-10:10

2 stops30h 10m

$510

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 5/12

14:20-16:40

1 stop22h 50m

$566

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 14/8

01:30-12:20

3 stops32h 20m

$639

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 6/12

06:15-13:30

2 stops27h 45m

$712

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 15/8

12:55-15:30

1 stop24h 05m

$714

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Deals found on 10/6

Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Queenstown

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

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Darwin to Queenstown as you normally would.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Queenstown one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $510. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Darwin to Queenstown for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Queenstown?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Queenstown 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 Queenstown?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Darwin to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 airline flying from Darwin to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Darwin to Queenstown. 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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