Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to Queenstown (DRW - ZQN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Darwin to Queenstown and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,901	Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 23 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Queenstown is currently $1,901
Cheapest one-way flight	$406	Virgin Australia 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Darwin to Queenstown is currently $406
Last-minute weekend getaway	$894	Virgin Australia 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Darwin to Queenstown is currently $894
Cheapest business class flights	$3,760	Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 13 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Darwin to Queenstown is currently $3,760

Fastest flight	9 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Darwin to Queenstown takes 9 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Queenstown is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $970–1,600
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,550–3,500

Popular airlines from Darwin to Queenstown

Qantas

Typical price: $1,000–1,350

44 weekly connecting flights

DRW - ZQN Every day
Virgin Australia

Typical price: $820–1,350

37 weekly connecting flights

DRW - ZQN Every day
Jetstar

Typical price: $900–1,700

23 weekly connecting flights

DRW - ZQN Every day

Popular airports near Darwin

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Darwin Australia 16 min 4 mi
Katherine Airport (KTR)

Katherine Australia 3 hr 26 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Darwin to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from Darwin to Queenstown are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $970 to $1,600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $1,901. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $406.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Queenstown starts at $1,901 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $406 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

9 hr is the shortest flight time from Darwin to Queenstown.

Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Darwin to Queenstown.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Darwin to Queenstown really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Darwin to Queenstown.

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 44 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Darwin to Queenstown are:

Virgin Australia offers 37 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
Jetstar offers 23 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Darwin and Queenstown.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $1,901. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $406.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

No airline flies direct from Darwin to Queenstown.

There are 44 Qantas connecting flights from Darwin to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Darwin to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Jetstar connecting flights from Darwin to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Queenstown at price $894 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Darwin to Queenstown.

There are 44 Qantas connecting flights from Darwin to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Virgin Australia connecting flights from Darwin to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 Jetstar connecting flights from Darwin to Queenstown per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Darwin to Queenstown.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Darwin to Queenstown, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Darwin and Queenstown start at $3,760 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Darwin and Queenstown start at $1,901 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16.

To book business class trips from Darwin to Queenstown, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Darwin and Queenstown starts at $894 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Queenstown at price $894 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Queenstown, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.