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Flights from Auckland to Darwin

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Darwin. The fastest way is one stop via Brisbane or Sydney, about 9h 34m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 56m
AKLDRWBNE

Auckland to Darwin at a glance

Fastest journey8h 56mVia Brisbane, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brisbane or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Darwin

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKL Brisbane (BNE) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun07:30 AKL07:56 BNE2h 04m connection10:00 BNE13:34 DRWJetstar Airways + Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 34m
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AKL Sydney (SYD) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 09m
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AKL Melbourne (MEL) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 43m
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AKL Adelaide (ADL) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~9h 51m
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AKL Gold Coast (OOL) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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AKL Cairns (CNS) DRW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Airnorth
Self-transfer likely ~10h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,136 km3,189 miles
Journey time
8h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
-3.5hDarwin vs Auckland
Currency in Darwin
AUD
Airports
AKL → DRW

Flights from Auckland to Darwin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Darwin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Darwin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,136 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Darwin?
The best connecting points are Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Adelaide (ADL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Brisbane, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Darwin?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Darwin?
Darwin is 3.5 hours behind Auckland.

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