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Cheap flights from Darwin to South Island from $470

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CHC
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$998

One-way from

$470
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/10-6/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Darwin to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Darwin to South Island
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1000:10DRW - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - DRW
2 stops34h 10mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$998
Thu 30/1014:20DRW - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mVirgin Australia
Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/9$1,059
Fri 31/1001:05DRW - ZQN
2 stops29h 30mJetstar
Sat 8/1120:50ZQN - DRW
1 stop30h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$1,089
Sat 1/1114:20DRW - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mVirgin Australia
Sat 8/1117:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/9$1,149
Wed 29/1000:10DRW - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1113:05ZQN - DRW
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,212
Tue 11/1100:10DRW - ZQN
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:10ZQN - DRW
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,221
Fri 31/1001:10DRW - ZQN
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 8/1116:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,223
Tue 11/1100:45DRW - ZQN
2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 19/1115:30ZQN - DRW
2 stops23h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,271

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Darwin

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South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 29/10

00:10-19:55

1 stop16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

17:30-00:10

2 stops34h 10m

$998

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 30/10

14:20-16:40

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,059

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 31/10

01:05-10:05

2 stops29h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/11

20:50-23:20

1 stop30h 00m

$1,089

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 1/11

14:20-16:40

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/11

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,149

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 29/10

00:10-19:55

1 stop16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

13:05-00:10

3 stops38h 35m

$1,212

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 11/11

00:10-10:05

2 stops30h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/11

12:10-16:05

1 stop31h 25m

$1,221

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 31/10

01:10-21:05

1 stop16h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/11

16:30-12:00

1 stop23h 00m

$1,223

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 11/11

00:45-21:05

2 stops16h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/11

15:30-11:20

2 stops23h 20m

$1,271

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 14/10

01:50-12:40

1 stop31h 20m

$470

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 29/10

00:10-19:55

1 stop16h 15m

$518

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways from Darwin to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

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 South Island. 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 South Island?

    For a flight from Darwin to South Island, you will be flying from Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to South Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from Darwin to South Island in 16h 15m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance between Darwin and South Island is about 5090 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Darwin to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 2 airlines flying from Darwin to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to South Island. 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$637Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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