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$614+ Cheap flights to Darwin

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DRW
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
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Flights to Darwin in 2025

Find the latest flights to Darwin in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 January 2025.

Return from

$812

One-way from

$614

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,136
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Darwin. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 January 2025.

Wed 5/306:45AKL - DRW
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:20DRW - AKL
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$902
Wed 5/306:45AKL - DRW
2 stops20h 05mJetstar
Tue 11/300:10DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$1,043

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Locate flights to Darwin that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 19 January 2025.

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AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:45-12:35

1 stop9h 20m

Darwin

Wed 12/3

13:20-05:00

1 stop12h 10m

$902

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:45-23:20

2 stops20h 05m

Darwin

Tue 11/3

00:10-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

$1,043

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/4

15:30-00:25

1 stop11h 25m

$614

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights to Darwin

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When is the best time to book a flight to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Darwin?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Darwin takes 9 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Darwin from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Darwin?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 19 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
823 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

6.6
Okay
468 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

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

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin?

    Darwin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin. One-way flights to Darwin typically cost $356, while return flights cost around $2,514.

  • Does Darwin have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Darwin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Darwin?

    Yes. Darwin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Darwin Airport is the closest property to Darwin (0.0 km away from Darwin).

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