What are the most popular routes from Darwin to New Zealand?

While some choose either Darwin - Queenstown Intl or Darwin - Wellington, Darwin - Auckland Intl is the most popular route from Darwin to New Zealand. Find deals

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Darwin to New Zealand at least 15 days early can save you up to 236% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 15 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Darwin to New Zealand for as little as $817 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,601 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to New Zealand?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to New Zealand from Darwin. Prices for February average $1,268 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $394. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

When flying from Darwin to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to New Zealand?

Most people fly from Darwin (DRW) if they book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand. Darwin is conveniently located just 6.4 km from Darwin’s city centre.

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

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$1,304+ Flights from Darwin to New Zealand

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Round-trip from	$918
One-way from	$711
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,291

4/5-7/5
2 total stops
34h 55m total
Darwin to New Zealand

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Jetstar
15/4
1 total stop
11h 50m total
Darwin to New Zealand

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Sun 4/502:15DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/517:05AKL - DRW

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$918

Mon 5/502:15DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 45mJetstar

Tue 20/506:40AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 25mJetstar

Deal found 20/3$975

Mon 21/702:15DRW - ZQN

1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/712:40ZQN - DRW

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,206

Sat 19/714:40DRW - ZQN

1 stop22h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 27/716:30ZQN - DRW

1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/3$1,282

Sat 21/606:00DRW - ZQN

1 stop29h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 6/720:25ZQN - DRW

2 stops30h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/3$1,567

Mon 21/702:15DRW - ZQN

1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 30/716:25ZQN - DRW

1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$1,570

Sat 12/406:00DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 25/413:40AKL - DRW

2 stops13h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$1,690

Fri 11/400:35DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Sat 26/419:55AKL - DRW

2 stops23h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/3$1,983

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Sun 4/502:15DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/517:05AKL - DRW

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$918

Mon 5/502:15DRW - AKL

1 stop24h 45mJetstar

Tue 20/506:40AKL - DRW

1 stop20h 25mJetstar

Deal found 20/3$975

Sat 19/714:40DRW - ZQN

1 stop22h 30mVirgin Australia

Sun 27/716:30ZQN - DRW

1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/3$1,282

Sat 21/606:00DRW - ZQN

1 stop29h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 6/720:25ZQN - DRW

2 stops30h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/3$1,567

Mon 21/702:15DRW - ZQN

1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 30/716:25ZQN - DRW

1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$1,570

Mon 21/702:15DRW - ZQN

1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/712:40ZQN - DRW

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,206

Sat 12/406:00DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 25/413:40AKL - DRW

2 stops13h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$1,690

Fri 11/400:35DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Sat 26/419:55AKL - DRW

2 stops23h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/3$1,983

Last-minute flights from Darwin to New Zealand
Discover last-minute flight deals from Darwin to New Zealand. Data last updated 21 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/401:30DRW - AKL

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/417:05AKL - DRW

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$1,287

Fri 11/400:35DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 10mVirgin Australia

Sat 26/419:55AKL - DRW

2 stops23h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/3$1,983

Sat 12/401:30DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 50mJetstar

Fri 25/417:05AKL - DRW

1 stop10h 00mJetstar

Deal found 21/3$1,247

Sat 12/406:00DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 25/413:40AKL - DRW

2 stops13h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$1,690

One-way flights from Darwin to New Zealand
Search for one-way flight options from Darwin to New Zealand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

Tue 15/401:30DRW - AKL

1 stop11h 50mJetstar

Deal found 20/3$711

Tue 15/400:35DRW - AKL

3 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/3$762

Wed 16/412:55DRW - AKL

1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/3$798

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DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sun 4/5

02:15-05:30

1 stop24h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

17:05-00:45

1 stop10h 10m

$918

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Mon 5/5

02:15-05:30

1 stop24h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

06:40-00:35

1 stop20h 25m

$975

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Mon 21/7

02:15-16:45

1 stop12h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 24/7

12:40-00:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,206

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 19/7

14:40-15:40

1 stop22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/7

16:30-00:45

1 stop10h 45m

$1,282

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 21/6

06:00-14:25

1 stop29h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/7

20:25-00:45

2 stops30h 50m

$1,567

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Mon 21/7

02:15-14:20

1 stop9h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/7

16:25-00:25

1 stop10h 30m

$1,570

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 12/4

06:00-19:35

1 stop11h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/4

13:40-00:45

2 stops13h 35m

$1,690

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Fri 11/4

00:35-14:15

1 stop11h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/4

19:55-16:40

2 stops23h 15m

$1,983

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 15/4

01:30-15:50

1 stop11h 50m

$711

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 15/4

00:35-00:05

3 stops21h 00m

$762

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

To help decide which airline to fly from Darwin to New Zealand, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

393 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

812 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

433 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

453 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to New Zealand?
Most people fly from Darwin (DRW) if they book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand. Darwin is conveniently located just 6.4 km from Darwin’s city centre.
What are the most popular routes from Darwin to New Zealand?
While some choose either Darwin - Queenstown Intl or Darwin - Wellington, Darwin - Auckland Intl is the most popular route from Darwin to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Darwin to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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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