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Cheap flights from Darwin to Queenstown from $1,044

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — ZQN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,141
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Darwin to Queenstown

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 21/701:20DRW - ZQN
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/715:40ZQN - DRW
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,044
Sat 19/714:40DRW - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 27/716:30ZQN - DRW
1 stop10h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$1,102
Tue 15/701:15DRW - ZQN
1 stop11h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 24/716:25ZQN - DRW
1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,209
Thu 8/501:30DRW - ZQN
2 stops29h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/516:10ZQN - DRW
3 stops28h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$1,439

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DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 9/5

14:40-15:40

1 stop22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/5

16:30-13:50

1 stop23h 50m

$1,141

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Tue 15/7

01:15-15:30

1 stop11h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 24/7

16:25-00:25

1 stop10h 30m

$1,209

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 8/5

01:30-14:30

1 stop10h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/5

16:30-13:50

1 stop23h 50m

$1,386

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Thu 8/5

01:30-09:40

2 stops29h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/5

16:10-17:55

3 stops28h 15m

$1,439

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Deals found on 15/1

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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Queenstown

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

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Darwin to Queenstown as you normally would.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
821 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
434 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $1,141, Virgin Australia will fly you from Darwin to Queenstown and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, 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 $1,209 and $1,439, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Queenstown?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Queenstown 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 Queenstown?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Darwin to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 airline flying from Darwin to Queenstown

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,234Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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