Cheap flights from Darwin to South Island from $1,074

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Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 13:10
DRW
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ZQN
9h 00m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 13:35
ZQN
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DRW
23h 35m1 stop
$1,074Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 13:10
DRW
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ZQN
9h 00m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 13:35
ZQN
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DRW
23h 35m1 stop
$1,077Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 14:15
DRW
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ZQN
34h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 13:35
ZQN
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DRW
23h 35m1 stop
$1,108Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 14:15
DRW
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ZQN
34h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 13:35
ZQN
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DRW
23h 35m1 stop
$1,111Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 14:15
DRW
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ZQN
34h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:50
ZQN
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DRW
12h 15m2 stops
$1,153Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 14:15
DRW
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ZQN
34h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 13:35
ZQN
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DRW
27h 05m2 stops
$1,181Virgin Australia
Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
14:35 - 15:40
DRW
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ZQN
22h 35m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 23:55
ZQN
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DRW
12h 00m2 stops
$1,231Virgin Australia
Wed, 3 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:50 - 14:30
DRW
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ZQN
23h 10m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:25 - 12:00
ZQN
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DRW
23h 05m2 stops
$1,547Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
Emirates Logo
12:50 - 15:35
DRW
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ZQN
23h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:30 - 12:00
ZQN
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DRW
23h 00m1 stop
$1,550Emirates
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 14:30
DRW
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ZQN
22h 25m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:25 - 00:45
ZQN
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DRW
11h 50m1 stop
$1,866Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun

Virgin Australia flights from Darwin to South Island

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Darwin to South Island flight tickets
Virgin Australia
20 Mar
DRW00:40Darwin
9h 00m
1 stop
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
25 Mar
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
Virgin Australia
20 Mar
DRW00:40Darwin
9h 00m
1 stop
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
25 Mar
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
Virgin Australia
20 Mar
DRW00:40Darwin
34h 05m
2 stops
ZQN14:15Queenstown Intl
25 Mar
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin

Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to South Island

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Darwin to South Island flight tickets
Qantas Airways
3 June
DRW12:50Darwin
23h 10m
2 stops
ZQN14:30Queenstown Intl
5 June
ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl
23h 05m
2 stops
DRW12:00Darwin
Qantas Airways
3 June
DRW13:35Darwin
22h 25m
1 stop
ZQN14:30Queenstown Intl
5 June
ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl
11h 50m
1 stop
DRW00:45Darwin

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Depart

Return

Price

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/3

00:40-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,074

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/3

00:40-13:10

1 stop9h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,077

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/3

00:40-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,108

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/3

00:40-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

17:30-13:35

1 stop23h 35m

$1,111

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/3

00:40-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

15:05-23:50

2 stops12h 15m

$1,153

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Fri 20/3

00:40-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

14:00-13:35

2 stops27h 05m

$1,181

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 3/6

14:35-15:40

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/6

14:25-23:55

2 stops12h 00m

$1,231

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 3/6

12:50-14:30

2 stops23h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/6

15:25-12:00

2 stops23h 05m

$1,547

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 21/1

12:50-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 28/1

16:30-12:00

1 stop23h 00m

$1,550

DarwinQueenstown

DRW - ZQN

DRWZQN

Darwin

Wed 3/6

13:35-14:30

1 stop22h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/6

15:25-00:45

1 stop11h 50m

$1,866

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,208. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Darwin to South Island on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,317. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Can stopping save me money on Darwin to South Island flights?

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Darwin to South Island takes 22h 35m
There are no direct flights from Darwin to South Island. There are no popular flight routes from Darwin to South Island.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Darwin Airport to South Island?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Darwin Airport to South Island.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Darwin to South Island?

Best airlines flying from Darwin to South Island

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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $639Free cancellationRating
7.6
426 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $987Free cancellationRating
7.5
947 reviews
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