$675 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 10/11. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheap Flights from Darwin to South Island

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Queenstown
Queenstown1 stop$1,136
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$1,136
Queenstown
Queenstown1 stop$1,136
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$1,136

Book Cheap Darwin to South Island Plane Tickets

 
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 return flight deals from Darwin to South Island

Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 18:35DRW-ZQN
24h 45m1 stop
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19:30 - 13:35ZQN-DRW
21h 35m1 stop
$1,136Virgin Australia
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
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15:00 - 18:35DRW-ZQN
48h 05m2 stops
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12:30 - 23:20ZQN-DRW
14h 20m1 stop
$1,217Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
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01:40 - 11:25DRW-ZQN
30h 15m1 stop
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20:50 - 23:20ZQN-DRW
30h 00m1 stop
$1,415Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 - 14:35DRW-ZQN
22h 15m2 stops
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12:30 - 23:50ZQN-DRW
14h 50m2 stops
$1,421Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:40 - 11:25DRW-ZQN
30h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 23:50ZQN-DRW
14h 50m2 stops
$1,427Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:40 - 21:05DRW-ZQN
15h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 23:50ZQN-DRW
14h 50m2 stops
$1,457Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 15:35DRW-ZQN
29h 35m3 stops
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12:10 - 23:20ZQN-DRW
14h 40m2 stops
$1,865Multiple Airlines
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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 $1,077, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$675
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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 $1,293 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 $1,293.

Reviews of the top airlines 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 422 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

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 !

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