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Cheap flights from Auckland to Darwin from $399

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DRW
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Darwin (DRW). 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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$751

One-way from

$399

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,191
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/7-22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Auckland to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 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 June 2025.

Sat 19/707:00AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 20mJetstar
Tue 22/701:50DRW - AKL
1 stop19h 45mJetstar
Deal found 10/6$751
Sat 19/707:00AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/714:40DRW - AKL
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,004
Sun 29/607:30AKL - DRW
1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 5/702:20DRW - AKL
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,401
Mon 4/806:15AKL - DRW
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Thu 14/801:15DRW - AKL
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 10/6$1,437
Mon 4/819:45AKL - DRW
2 stops54h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 14/800:35DRW - AKL
2 stops50h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6$19,765

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Darwin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Darwin that are best for you.

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Auckland

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Darwin

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/7

07:00-00:50

1 stop20h 20m

Darwin

Tue 22/7

01:50-00:05

1 stop19h 45m

$751

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/7

07:00-00:50

1 stop20h 20m

Darwin

Wed 23/7

14:40-04:30

1 stop11h 20m

$1,004

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/6

07:30-00:45

1 stop19h 45m

Darwin

Sat 5/7

02:20-00:10

1 stop19h 20m

$1,401

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

06:15-00:25

1 stop20h 40m

Darwin

Thu 14/8

01:15-23:55

1 stop20h 10m

$1,437

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

19:45-23:50

2 stops54h 35m

Darwin

Thu 14/8

00:35-06:00

2 stops50h 55m

$19,765

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

06:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

$399

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/7

06:40-00:45

1 stop20h 35m

$446

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/6

06:35-00:25

1 stop20h 20m

$516

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/8

06:10-16:10

2 stops12h 30m

$688

AucklandDarwin

AKL - DRW

AKLDRW

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

06:10-10:30

2 stops31h 50m

$703

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Darwin is 67 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

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.

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 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.

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 11 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,784 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $751, 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 Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,401 and $1,437, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $399 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $516 and $688, respectively.

  • 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Darwin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Darwin. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$822Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,222Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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