DRW - AKL

$501 Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to Auckland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Darwin to Auckland departing on 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Auckland (DRW-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Darwin to Auckland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Darwin to Auckland

Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 11:30DRW-AKL
17h 00m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 14:15AKL-DRW
11h 30m1 stop
$1,010Jetstar
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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 00:15DRW-AKL
29h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:15AKL-DRW
11h 45m1 stop
$1,119Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:45 - 14:55DRW-AKL
10h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 14:15AKL-DRW
11h 30m1 stop
$1,205Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 05:05DRW-AKL
11h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 23:20AKL-DRW
20h 35m1 stop
$1,230Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 00:15DRW-AKL
29h 45m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 14:15AKL-DRW
22h 35m2 stops
$1,261Jetstar
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Sun, 23 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:40 - 19:00DRW-AKL
14h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 14:15AKL-DRW
11h 30m1 stop
$1,268Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
00:45 - 19:30DRW-AKL
15h 15m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 16:05AKL-DRW
13h 25m1 stop
$1,291Qantas Airways
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:40 - 21:15DRW-AKL
17h 05m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 23:20AKL-DRW
20h 35m1 stop
$1,332Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 27 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 12:15DRW-AKL
20h 45m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:35 - 12:00AKL-DRW
22h 55m1 stop
$1,339Qantas Airways
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
00:45 - 14:15DRW-AKL
10h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:00 - 23:50AKL-DRW
33h 20m3 stops
$4,845Air New Zealand
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $1,010 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,010
Overall average: $1,092
Jetstar
Mon 24/11Mon 1/12
DRW - AKL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$609
Typical prices: $595-$676
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/11
DRW - AKL • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to Auckland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Darwin to Auckland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Auckland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Darwin to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Darwin to Auckland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Auckland back to Darwin, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Auckland is May, where tickets cost $894 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,471 and $1,150 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Auckland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$609
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Darwin to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Darwin to Auckland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Auckland was $609 for a one-way ticket and $1,010 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Darwin to Auckland?

    On your way to Auckland, you’ll fly out from Darwin. You’ll be landing at Auckland Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Auckland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Auckland?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Darwin and Auckland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Darwin to Auckland, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,207 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,247 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Darwin to Auckland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Darwin to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Darwin to Auckland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Darwin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Darwin to Auckland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Auckland from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to Auckland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 520 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

10.0 ExcellentAriel, Oct 2025APW - AKL
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Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

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