Question 1

How long is the flight to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Darwin depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular route to Darwin on KAYAK is from Auckland, which takes 10h 05m.

Question 2

How far is Darwin Airport from central Darwin?

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The distance between Darwin Airport and the city centre of Darwin is 6 km. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the name of Darwin’s airport?

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There is only 1 airport in Darwin, called Darwin Airport (DRW). It can also be referred to as Darwin. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly to Darwin?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Darwin is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $927. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $988 on average.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Darwin is May, where tickets cost $969 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,317 and $1,254 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $969.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 to Darwin. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $604 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Darwin is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $629.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 12

How many direct flights to Darwin are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 30 direct flights from within New Zealand to Darwin every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 09:00 the most common departure time and 49% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 13

How many direct flights to Darwin are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 210 direct flights from within New Zealand to Darwin. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to Darwin?

The duration of your flight to Darwin depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular route to Darwin on KAYAK is from Auckland, which takes 10h 05m.

How many direct flights to Darwin are there each day?

There are around 30 direct flights from within New Zealand to Darwin every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 09:00 the most common departure time and 49% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Darwin Airport from central Darwin?

The distance between Darwin Airport and the city centre of Darwin is 6 km.

What is the name of Darwin’s airport?

There is only 1 airport in Darwin, called Darwin Airport (DRW). It can also be referred to as Darwin.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Darwin?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Darwin is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $927. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $988 on average.

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

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 to Darwin.

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

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Darwin?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Darwin 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 to Darwin?

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 Darwin 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 Darwin?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $604 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Darwin is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $629.

How many direct flights to Darwin are there each week?

Each week there are around 210 direct flights from within New Zealand to Darwin. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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