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Cheap flights from Darwin to New Zealand from $534

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — AKL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Darwin to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$780

One-way from

$534

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,168
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 00m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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19/7
  • 19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Darwin to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 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 18 April 2025.

Sat 31/501:30DRW - AKL
1 stop24h 45mJetstar
Sun 8/620:40AKL - DRW
1 stop31h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$780
Sat 31/501:30DRW - AKL
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/617:05AKL - DRW
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$796
Mon 21/700:35DRW - ZQN
1 stop13h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 25/718:00ZQN - DRW
1 stop23h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/4$1,112
Fri 20/601:20DRW - ZQN
1 stop31h 20mJetstar
Mon 30/620:50ZQN - DRW
1 stop30h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$1,113
Tue 17/606:00DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 29/607:30AKL - DRW
1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,206
Tue 15/701:30DRW - ZQN
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/712:40ZQN - DRW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,215
Mon 16/601:15DRW - AKL
1 stop10h 00mEmirates
Thu 26/606:15AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16/4$1,287
Sat 21/613:35DRW - ZQN
1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 28/607:05ZQN - DRW
2 stops43h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,364
Fri 20/602:20DRW - ZQN
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/720:25ZQN - DRW
2 stops30h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,506
Fri 18/417:35DRW - AKL
1 stop34h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 26/409:20AKL - DRW
1 stop31h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/4$3,751

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 31/5

01:30-04:45

1 stop24h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/6

20:40-01:25

1 stop31h 15m

$780

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Sat 31/5

01:30-04:45

1 stop24h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/6

17:05-00:45

1 stop10h 10m

$796

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Mon 21/7

00:35-16:45

1 stop13h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 25/7

18:00-14:55

1 stop23h 25m

$1,112

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/6

01:20-11:10

1 stop31h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/6

20:50-00:30

1 stop30h 10m

$1,113

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Tue 17/6

06:00-19:35

1 stop11h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/6

07:30-00:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,206

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 15/7

01:30-14:35

1 stop10h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 24/7

12:40-00:50

1 stop14h 40m

$1,215

DarwinAuckland

DRW - AKL

DRWAKL

Darwin

Mon 16/6

01:15-13:45

1 stop10h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/6

06:15-00:25

1 stop20h 40m

$1,287

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 21/6

13:35-21:15

1 stop29h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/6

07:05-00:25

2 stops43h 50m

$1,364

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/6

02:20-09:40

2 stops28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/7

20:25-00:45

2 stops30h 50m

$1,506

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Sat 19/7

01:50-08:25

2 stops28h 05m

$534

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to New Zealand

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand (average of $250). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Darwin to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - JFK

Excellent long haul flight (14 hours). Emirates crew is always top notch. Service was excellent. The aircraft (A380-800) double decker is an incredible aircraft. Beautiful, new, and comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - JFK

Excellent long haul flight (14 hours). Emirates crew is always top notch. Service was excellent. The aircraft (A380-800) double decker is an incredible aircraft. Beautiful, new, and comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
467 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - JFK

Excellent long haul flight (14 hours). Emirates crew is always top notch. Service was excellent. The aircraft (A380-800) double decker is an incredible aircraft. Beautiful, new, and comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - JFK

Excellent long haul flight (14 hours). Emirates crew is always top notch. Service was excellent. The aircraft (A380-800) double decker is an incredible aircraft. Beautiful, new, and comfortable.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - JFK

Excellent long haul flight (14 hours). Emirates crew is always top notch. Service was excellent. The aircraft (A380-800) double decker is an incredible aircraft. Beautiful, new, and comfortable.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2023

DXB - JFK

Excellent long haul flight (14 hours). Emirates crew is always top notch. Service was excellent. The aircraft (A380-800) double decker is an incredible aircraft. Beautiful, new, and comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    Darwin (DRW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand. It is only a 6.4 km journey to Darwin (DRW) from Darwin’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to New Zealand one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $553. Virgin Australia flights start at $655 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $802 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Darwin to New Zealand, consider Darwin - Auckland Intl, Darwin - Queenstown Intl or Darwin - Wellington, as they are the most popular.

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

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  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to New Zealand (average of $250). Flying from Darwin to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to New Zealand

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to New Zealand. 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$774Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$967Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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