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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 19m
    $654–1,204

  2. Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    18h 30m
    $568–2,253

  3. 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
    15h 24m
    $894–2,914

  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
    19h 27m
    $597–2,295

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,184.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Auckland (AKL) every 4 hours.

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