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How to get fromAuckland to Palmerstonby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane AKL - DRW
    14h 36m
    $557–910

  2. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane ROT - DRW
    23h 16m
    $444–1,558

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane WRE - DRW
    21h 13m
    $446–1,543

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane KKE - DRW
    20h 55m
    $467–1,575

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Palmerston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,208.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 36m

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

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

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