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Cheap flights from Darwin to Queenstown from $489

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — ZQN
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$989

One-way from

$489
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/8-21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Darwin to Queenstown
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 35m 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 11 July 2025.

Mon 11/801:20DRW - ZQN
1 stop16h 05mJetstar
Thu 21/812:40ZQN - DRW
1 stop14h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$989
Mon 11/801:50DRW - ZQN
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/812:40ZQN - DRW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,025
Tue 12/814:40DRW - ZQN
2 stops20h 20mVirgin Australia
Thu 21/814:25ZQN - DRW
2 stops12h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/7$1,103
Fri 22/801:15DRW - ZQN
1 stop11h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 30/807:05ZQN - DRW
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,164

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Darwin

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Mon 11/8

01:20-19:55

1 stop16h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

12:40-00:50

1 stop14h 40m

$989

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Mon 11/8

01:50-12:20

2 stops32h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

12:40-00:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,025

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 12/8

14:40-13:30

2 stops20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

14:25-00:45

2 stops12h 50m

$1,103

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 22/8

01:15-15:30

1 stop11h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

07:05-00:45

1 stop20h 10m

$1,164

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 16/10

00:40-16:45

1 stop12h 35m

$489

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 15/10

00:20-19:55

1 stop16h 05m

$530

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 16/10

06:00-09:40

3 stops24h 10m

$1,124

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 15/10

00:35-08:35

3 stops28h 30m

$1,138

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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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 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
456 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 flying from Darwin to Queenstown round-trip?

    Currently priced at $989, Jetstar will fly you from Darwin to Queenstown and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,103 and $1,164, respectively.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Australia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $489. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar 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?

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

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  • 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

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,148Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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