$510 Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to South Island

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 South Island departing on 14/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to South Island, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Best South Island Flight Deals from Darwin

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$982
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$1,448
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$982
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$1,448

Cheap Flights from Darwin to South Island

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Darwin to South Island 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 one-way flight deals from Darwin to South Island

Thu, 14 Aug
Jetstar Logo
01:30 - 10:10DRW-ZQN
30h 10m2 stops
$510Jetstar
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Thu, 4 Dec
Jetstar Logo
01:55 - 19:40DRW-ZQN
14h 15m1 stop
$528Jetstar
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Fri, 5 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 16:40DRW-ZQN
22h 50m1 stop
$566Virgin Australia
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Fri, 5 Dec
Jetstar Logo
00:10 - 11:10DRW-ZQN
31h 30m1 stop
$585Jetstar
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Thu, 14 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
00:35 - 16:45DRW-ZQN
13h 40m1 stop
$629Virgin Australia
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Thu, 14 Aug
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01:30 - 12:20DRW-ZQN
32h 20m3 stops
$639
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Sat, 6 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 16:40DRW-ZQN
22h 50m1 stop
$660Virgin Australia
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Sat, 6 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
06:15 - 13:30DRW-ZQN
27h 45m2 stops
$712Air New Zealand
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Fri, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
12:55 - 15:30DRW-ZQN
24h 05m1 stop
$714Qantas Airways
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Fri, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
12:55 - 12:40DRW-ZQN
21h 15m2 stops
$829Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to South Island flights

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

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Darwin to South Island?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,215, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Cheapest flight$510
Flight from Darwin to Queenstown

FAQs - booking South Island flights

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

    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 South Island.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 from Darwin to South Island up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Island?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Island is generally at night, when retur flights cost $849 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Island is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $849.

Top airline flying from Darwin to South Island

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to South Island. 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 South Island? 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 854 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
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Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

10.0 ExcellentPeter, June 2025MEL - HKG
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Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

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