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How to get fromDarwin to Aucklandby plane or bus

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There are 3 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)planeDRW - AKL
    13h 44m
    $652–945

  2. Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)planeDRW - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
    19h 31m
    $478–1,963

  3. Fly to Kerikeri Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)planeDRW - KKE
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus
    20h 15m
    $513–2,005

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Auckland (AKL) every 4 hours.

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