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Cheapest return flight
$1,202
Typical prices: $1,205-$1,464
Jetstar
Thu 15/11Wed 28/11
AKL - DRW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$505
Typical prices: $573-$809
Jetstar
Sun 25/2
AKL - DRW • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Darwin

 
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Recent return flight deals to Darwin

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Jetstar Logo
08:00 - 18:05AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
13h 35m1 stop Brisbane
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19:05 - 05:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$1,202Jetstar
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 23:30AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
20h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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19:05 - 05:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$1,204Jetstar
Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 13:15AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
9h 30m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 05:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$1,246Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
Jetstar Logo
08:00 - 18:05AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
13h 35m1 stop Brisbane
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00:10 - 14:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
10h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,255Jetstar
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 13:15AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
22h 20m1 stop Brisbane
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14:20 - 05:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
11h 20m1 stop Brisbane
$1,270Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 16:10AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
12h 55m1 stop Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 05:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$1,291Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 16:30AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
23h 15m2 stops Melbourne Adelaide
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19:05 - 05:10DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$1,368Jetstar
Wed, 3 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
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06:10 - 16:10AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
13h 30m1 stop Melbourne
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12:50 - 14:45DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$1,480Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
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06:10 - 16:10AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
13h 30m1 stop Melbourne
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12:50 - 14:45DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$1,485Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar
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06:10 - 16:10AKL  Auckland Intl-DRW Darwin
13h 30m1 stop Melbourne
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12:50 - 14:45DRW  Darwin-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$1,487Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Darwin flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Darwin with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Darwin?

Auckland to Darwin is the cheapest route at $1,202 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Darwin?

A return flight to Darwin costs $1,305 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $1,273, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $1,386.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Darwin?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Darwin at $1,221 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,398.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin with an average price of $1,183 return.
  • March ($1,557) and May ($1,528) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin?

Evening flights to Darwin are the cheapest at $1,127 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,345.

What is a good deal for flights to Darwin?

Flights under $1,205 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Darwin at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Auckland $1,192
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Key details for flights to Darwin

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$505
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Darwin

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Your questions about flights to Darwin, answered

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  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Darwin?

    Jetstar operates the most flights from New Zealand to Darwin at 0 per week, while Qantas Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Darwin. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How do I know if a flight to Darwin is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Darwin is around $1,205 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Darwin flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Darwin, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,205 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Darwin in April. Return fares historically average $1,183 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $219 per return. Afternoon flights to Darwin average $1,127 compared to $1,345 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Darwin

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Darwin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1091 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
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Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Sept 2026
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Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Everything was perfect. Fast check-in and very roomy seats with plenty of legroom. There was no entertainment but I did not miss it.

Ease of boarding. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good. In flight entertainment great.

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

Cabin crew were really good. Flying in to Perth from Adelaide on domestic flight. The arrival for wheel chair use however has no air bridge provided. Unloading meant a scissor lift. Otherwise a good service.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Captains address to passengers was excellent. Knee room in seating was very uncomfortable.

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