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Cheap flights from Darwin to Queenstown from $964

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — ZQN
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

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$964
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 21/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Darwin to Queenstown
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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 16 January 2026.

Tue 21/400:40
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop13h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 27/416:30
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop23h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$964
Wed 20/514:35
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop22h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 25/514:25
ZQN
-
DRW
2 stops12h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$1,094
Wed 20/514:35
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/515:25
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,155
Tue 19/501:25
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops15h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 25/507:00
ZQN
-
DRW
2 stops44h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$1,205
Sat 16/512:45
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop24h 15m
Emirates
Wed 20/516:25
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop10h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 14/1$1,261
Sat 16/513:30
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 20/516:25
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop10h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,312

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Darwin

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 21/4

00:40-16:45

1 stop13h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/4

17:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

$988

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 20/5

14:35-15:40

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/5

14:25-23:55

2 stops12h 00m

$1,094

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 20/5

14:35-15:40

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/5

15:25-00:35

1 stop11h 40m

$1,155

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 19/5

01:25-19:40

2 stops15h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/5

07:00-00:35

2 stops44h 05m

$1,205

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 16/5

12:45-15:30

1 stop24h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

16:25-00:20

1 stop10h 25m

$1,261

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 16/5

13:30-14:30

2 stops22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

16:25-00:20

1 stop10h 25m

$1,312

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 5/5

00:40-13:30

2 stops34h 20m

$1,267

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 7/5

12:45-12:35

2 stops21h 20m

$1,387

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 5/5

01:25-08:25

3 stops28h 30m

$1,759

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 7/5

06:45-08:25

3 stops47h 10m

$1,896

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Queenstown?

Share of one-stop return flights from Darwin to Queenstown chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Queenstown on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Queenstown?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Darwin to Queenstown, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,055.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Darwin to Queenstown?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Queenstown, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Darwin to Queenstown?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Queenstown, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 16m.

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 16 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Darwin to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leanne,Dec 2025

MEL - LST

The crew were very welcoming and the landing was excellent

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.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Queenstown?

    A quick flight from Darwin to Queenstown can take about 13h 35m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $988. Darwin and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 5090 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Darwin to Queenstown round-trip?

    Currently priced at $490, Virgin Australia will fly you from Darwin to Queenstown and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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.

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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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$490Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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