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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£287
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Thu, Jul 16
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£303
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Thu, Jul 16
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£309
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Fri, Jul 17
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£309
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Sat, Jul 18
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£313
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Sun, Jul 19
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£319
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£589
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Sat, Jul 18 – Thu, Jul 23
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£603
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£608
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Sun, Jul 19 – Wed, Jul 22
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£630
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Fri, Jul 17 – Wed, Jul 22
Auckland AKLDarwin DRW
£641
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
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£642
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£287

Cheapest round-trip

£589

Average round-trip

£685

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Darwin airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus route 3.

Darwin is served by Darwin International Airport (DRW), located approximately 13 km northeast of the city center. As the gateway to Australia's Northern Territory, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

$3 – $5; adult fare; concession rates available

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$30 – $45; metered fare; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

$25 – $40; surge pricing may apply during peak times

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

$18 – $25; per person; door-to-door service

scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off service

15-25 min

$60 – $100; fixed rate; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

15-25 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type and provider

on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public bus Route 3 operates limited services on weekends and public holidays.
  • Taxi ranks are located outside the arrivals terminal; ride-hailing pickup is in designated areas.
  • Darwin has a tropical climate; air-conditioned transport is recommended.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Darwin

Depart from
Auckland
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
370
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Darwin

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March31°C26°C
April31°C25°C
May31°C23°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August30°C21°C
September32°C24°C
October33°C26°C
November33°C27°C
December32°C27°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
234
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
31°C22°C
12 Jul
29°C21°C
Monday
6 Jul
17%
30°C21°C
13 Jul
30°C21°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
30°C22°C
14 Jul
30°C20°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
17%
30°C23°C
15 Jul
29°C19°C
Thursday
9 Jul
30°C23°C
16 Jul
28°C17°C
Friday
10 Jul
36%
30°C23°C
17 Jul
27°C18°C
Saturday
11 Jul
29°C22°C
18 Jul
28°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Emirates. Auckland and Darwin have 370 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, London, Christchurch, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, Cairns, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane.
What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and London, Bali, Melbourne, Manila, Sydney, Denpasar, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Jakarta, Cairns, Bangkok, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cebu, New Delhi, Adelaide, Hanoi, Budapest.
What airports are near Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua Regional, Whangarei, Hamilton, Whakatane, Kerikeri, Taupo.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Auckland and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Darwin with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland and Darwin, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Auckland and Darwin?
Traveling between Auckland and Darwin, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Auckland?
There are a number of airports in and around Auckland. The main one is Auckland and other nearby airports include Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua Regional, Whangarei, Hamilton, Whakatane, Kerikeri, Taupo
How many airports are there near Darwin?
There are a number of airports in and around Darwin. The main one is Darwin International and other nearby airports include Darwin International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Auckland and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Auckland and Darwin arrive?

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