Cheap flights from Rarotonga to Darwin from £435

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1 stop
Sun, Jul 12
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£435
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£447
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£447
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£447
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£448
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£487
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12 – Sat, Jul 18
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£796
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Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Jul 16
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£814
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 12 – Sat, Jul 18
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£821
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£843
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£867
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
Rarotonga RARDarwin DRW
£873
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£435

Cheapest round-trip

£796

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Rarotonga International
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
122
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rarotonga to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
QantasQFAQFNo
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
28 Jun
28°C21°C
5 Jul
29°C22°C
Monday
29 Jun
29°C21°C
6 Jul
30°C21°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
36%
29°C23°C
7 Jul
29°C20°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
59%
29°C23°C
8 Jul
29°C20°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
29°C23°C
9 Jul
30°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
36%
30°C23°C
10 Jul
30°C23°C
Saturday
4 Jul
30°C22°C
11 Jul
30°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, and Emirates. Rarotonga and Darwin have 122 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rarotonga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rarotonga and Sydney, Auckland, Tahiti, Phuket City, Aitutaki, Kathmandu, Nadi, Brisbane, Nelson, Nukuʻalofa, Pisa, Wellington, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Beijing, London.
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 Rarotonga?
The main airport in Rarotonga is Rarotonga International. It is also served by Rarotonga International.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Rarotonga and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Rarotonga and Darwin with Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Rarotonga and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga and Darwin?
Traveling between Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga?
There are a number of airports in and around Rarotonga. The main one is Rarotonga International and other nearby airports include Rarotonga International
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 Rarotonga and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rarotonga and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Rarotonga and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Rarotonga and Darwin arrive?

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