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Cheap flights from Darwin to Queenstown from $1,004

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — ZQN
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

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$1,004
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m 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 12 September 2025.

Thu 23/1000:20DRW - ZQN
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1012:10ZQN - DRW
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,166
Fri 24/1012:35DRW - ZQN
1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 26/1013:45ZQN - DRW
2 stops13h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,399

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DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sun 1/2

14:20-16:40

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/2

14:00-23:50

1 stop13h 20m

$1,004

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sun 1/2

15:55-12:45

2 stops17h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/2

14:00-23:50

1 stop13h 20m

$1,016

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 23/10

00:20-09:05

2 stops29h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 26/10

12:10-01:05

1 stop16h 25m

$1,166

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 31/1

01:40-16:35

2 stops35h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/2

10:35-23:50

2 stops16h 45m

$1,243

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Deals found on 9/9

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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 62% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Queenstown on Cheapflights.

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 Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 05m.

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 Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 05m.

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 Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 20m.

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 12 September 2025.
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
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 22h 50m. Virgin Australia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,004. Darwin and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 5090 km.

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

    Currently priced at $494, 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.

  • 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$494Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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