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Cheap flights from Darwin to South Island 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 — CHC
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 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 South Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 35m 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 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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South Island

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 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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
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Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $489 on Virgin Australia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $530 and Air New Zealand from $1,124 one-way.

  • 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 airline flying from Darwin to South Island

Discover the top airline 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$999Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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