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How to get fromDarwin to Aucklandby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Auckland by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Auckland

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane DRW - AKL
    13h 29m
    $662–1,218

  2. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane DRW - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    19h 44m
    $1,032–3,310

  3. Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane DRW - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    19h 55m
    $718–2,453

  4. Fly to Kerikeri Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane DRW - KKE
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    21h 57m
    $747–2,495

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,184.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand?

Qantas, Jetstar, and four other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Auckland (AKL) 5 times a day.

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