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Cheap flights from Darwin to South Island from $1,064

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CHC
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 August 2026.

Thu 10/901:15
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 18/920:50
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop30h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/7$1,064
Thu 10/901:15
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/920:50
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,091
Sat 19/901:15
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops30h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 30/920:50
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop31h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/7$1,305
Sat 19/901:35
DRW
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 25m
Qantas Airways
Wed 30/917:30
ZQN
-
DRW
1 stop10h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,319
Fri 11/906:10
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 18/910:25
ZQN
-
DRW
3 stops16h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/7$1,629
Sun 20/912:45
DRW
-
ZQN
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/911:25
ZQN
-
DRW
3 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$2,013

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$1,064
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/9-18/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Darwin to South Island
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Cheapest return flight

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 10/9

01:15-09:05

2 stops29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/9

20:50-00:30

1 stop30h 10m

$1,064

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 10/9

01:15-17:30

1 stop13h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/9

11:50-18:00

3 stops32h 40m

$1,272
Fastest return journey

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 19/9

01:35-14:30

1 stop10h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/9

17:30-00:10

1 stop10h 10m

$1,319

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 11/9

06:10-08:35

2 stops23h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/9

10:25-00:35

3 stops16h 40m

$1,629

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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 1 August 2026.
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
468 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,074 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 10h 25m. Fly via Jetstar, Qantas Airways, or Air New Zealand 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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$811Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$893Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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