Cheap flights from Christchurch to Darwin from £293

Cheap flights from Christchurch to Darwin from £293

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Sun, Jun 7
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£293
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Tue, Jun 2
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£303
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Sun, Jun 7
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£303
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Fri, Jun 5
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£304
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Thu, Jun 4
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£305
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Sun, Jun 7
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£318
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£658
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Sun, Jun 7 – Wed, Jun 10
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
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Sun, Jun 7 – Wed, Jun 10
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£669
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£669
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Fri, Jun 5 – Mon, Jun 8
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
£676
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
Christchurch CHCDarwin DRW
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£293

Cheapest round-trip

£658

Average round-trip

£725

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

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

adult fare; concession rates available

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

metered fare; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

surge pricing may apply during peak times

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

per person; door-to-door service

scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off service

15-25 min

fixed rate; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

15-25 min

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
Christchurch International
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
269
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Christchurch to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
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
17 May
31°C25°C
24 May
31°C24°C
Monday
18 May
89%
30°C25°C
25 May
30°C22°C
Tuesday
19 May
84%
31°C25°C
26 May
29°C21°C
Wednesday
20 May
31°C25°C
27 May
29°C20°C
Thursday
21 May
30°C24°C
28 May
29°C19°C
Friday
22 May
29°C23°C
29 May
30°C19°C
Saturday
23 May
30°C25°C
30 May
29°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Emirates. Christchurch and Darwin have 269 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, London, Manchester, Queenstown, Nadi, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Denpasar, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Cairns, Dunedin, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi.
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 Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Darwin with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Christchurch and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch 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 Christchurch and Darwin?
Traveling between Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika
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 Christchurch and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Christchurch and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Christchurch and Darwin arrive?

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