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Cheap flights from Darwin to South Island from $1,400

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CHC
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,400

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,079
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Darwin to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 24 October 2025.

Sun 28/1214:20DRW - ZQN
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/117:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/10$1,525
Sat 27/1201:40DRW - ZQN
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/117:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,574
Tue 23/1212:50DRW - ZQN
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/117:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,745

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Darwin

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South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 13/1

00:45-20:00

1 stop15h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

20:50-23:20

1 stop30h 00m

$1,400

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 14/1

12:00-21:15

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-11:00

2 stops31h 30m

$1,430

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 13/1

00:45-21:05

2 stops16h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

15:30-00:10

1 stop12h 10m

$1,484

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sun 28/12

14:20-18:35

1 stop24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/1

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,525

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 27/12

01:40-11:25

1 stop30h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/1

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,574

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 23/12

12:50-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/1

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,745

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Deals found on 22/10

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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 24 October 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
421 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
922 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways 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.

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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 24 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$653Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,008Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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