What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Darwin?

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $970. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Darwin?

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Darwin on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Darwin?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 10m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Darwin?

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 31m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Auckland to Darwin?

A quick flight from Auckland to Darwin can take about 15h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $952. The distance from Auckland to Darwin is about 5142 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin round-trip?

Currently priced at $823, Jetstar will fly you from Auckland to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,066 and $1,243, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Darwin?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Darwin flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Darwin?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Darwin?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Darwin?

To save up to 64% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 16 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Auckland to Darwin from $1,011 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,496 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Darwin?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Darwin from Auckland. Users have commonly found prices around $1,230 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $786. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Darwin?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Darwin.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Darwin?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Darwin 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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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Darwin

Round-trip from	$882
One-way from	$518
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,282

Jetstar
9/10-16/10
2 total stops
45h 25m total
Auckland to Darwin

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19/10
2 total stops
43h 50m total
Auckland to Darwin

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($153 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:30DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 05mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$882

Thu 16/1009:25AKL - DRW

2 stops18h 55mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$971

Thu 16/1020:30AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,021

Thu 25/1206:45AKL - DRW

1 stop12h 00mJetstar

Sat 24/115:55DRW - AKL

1 stop9h 45mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$1,055

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$1,063

Thu 16/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1017:40DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,119

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,184

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Thu 9/1013:15AKL - DRW

2 stops15h 05mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:30DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 05mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$952

Thu 16/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1017:40DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,119

Thu 16/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 10mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$952

Thu 25/1206:45AKL - DRW

1 stop12h 00mJetstar

Sat 24/115:55DRW - AKL

1 stop9h 45mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$1,055

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,184

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$1,063

Fri 24/1011:40AKL - DRW

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1012:50DRW - AKL

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,205

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Darwin. Data last updated 11 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/1007:00AKL - DRW

1 stop21h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:30DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 05mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$882

Thu 16/1009:25AKL - DRW

2 stops18h 55mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AKL

1 stop18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$971

Thu 16/1020:30AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,021

Thu 16/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1017:40DRW - AKL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,119

Fri 24/1011:40AKL - DRW

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1001:40DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,194

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

1 stop31h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 35mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$1,063

Sat 25/1020:40AKL - DRW

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1001:05DRW - AKL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,184

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

13:15-00:50

2 stops15h 05m

Darwin

Thu 16/10

01:30-05:05

1 stop24h 05m

$952

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:40-00:20

1 stop31h 10m

Darwin

Mon 20/10

01:50-23:45

1 stop18h 25m

$952

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/12

06:45-15:15

1 stop12h 00m

Darwin

Sat 24/1

15:55-05:10

1 stop9h 45m

$1,055

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

20:40-01:05

1 stop31h 55m

Darwin

Fri 31/10

01:05-05:10

1 stop24h 35m

$1,063

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:40-00:20

1 stop31h 10m

Darwin

Tue 21/10

17:40-17:55

2 stops20h 45m

$1,119

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

20:40-11:15

2 stops42h 05m

Darwin

Fri 31/10

01:05-19:10

1 stop14h 35m

$1,184

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

11:40-23:30

1 stop15h 20m

Darwin

Fri 31/10

12:50-14:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,205

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

08:30-00:50

2 stops43h 50m

$518

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Darwin?

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Darwin is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to DRW?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Darwin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Auckland to Darwin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

How long is the flight from Auckland to Darwin?
A quick flight from Auckland to Darwin can take about 15h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $952. The distance from Auckland to Darwin is about 5142 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin round-trip?
Currently priced at $823, Jetstar will fly you from Auckland to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,066 and $1,243, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Darwin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Darwin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Darwin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Darwin?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Darwin 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$823	Average$995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,066	Average$1,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,243	Average$1,383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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