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Flights from Darwin to Auckland
There are no direct flights from Darwin to Auckland. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 7h 53m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 53m
Darwin to Auckland at a glance
Fastest journey7h 53mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane
Best ways to fly from Darwin to Auckland
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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DRW Sydney (SYD) AKL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Mon13:15 DRW18:51 SYD0h 54m connection19:45 SYD00:38 AKLQantas
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DRW Brisbane (BNE) AKL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Tue13:00 DRW17:03 BNE1h 42m connection18:45 BNE00:41 AKLQantas
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DRW Melbourne (MEL) AKL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Sun16:30 DRW22:01 MEL1h 44m connection23:45 MEL05:10 AKLJetstar Airways
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DRW Gold Coast (OOL) AKL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
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DRW Adelaide (ADL) AKL
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Qatar Airways
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
- 7h 53mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3.5hAuckland vs Darwin
- Currency in Auckland
- NZD
- Airports
- DRW → AKL
Flights from Darwin to Auckland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Darwin to Auckland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane 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 Darwin to Auckland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,136 km.
Where do you change planes between Darwin and Auckland?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE), Melbourne (MEL) and Gold Coast (OOL). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Darwin and Auckland?
Darwin: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW). Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL).
What is the time difference between Darwin and Auckland?
Auckland is 3.5 hours ahead of Darwin.
