What is the cheapest way to get from Darwin to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Wellington is to fly and bus which costs $600 - $2,500 and takes 18h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darwin to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Wellington is to fly which takes 12h 38m and costs $900 - $2,400.

How far is it from Darwin to Wellington?

The distance between Darwin and Wellington is 5356 km.

How long does it take to get from Darwin to Wellington?

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Darwin to Wellington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Wellington?

Wellington is 3h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 12:55 PM in Darwin and 4:25 PM in Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 495+ hotels available in Wellington.

Darwin to Wellington - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Wellington by plane or bus

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Fly to Wellington
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington (WLG)plane DRW - WLG
12h 38m
$908–2,312
Fly to Palmerston, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Palmerston (PMR)plane DRW - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus
18h 53m
$617–2,464

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington (WLG) flights

30Weekly Planes

10h 10mAverage Duration

$898Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,356 km
Duration: 12h 38m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington (WLG) 4 times a day.

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