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How to get fromDarwin to Wellingtonby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DRW - WLG
    12h 38m
    $708–2,412

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane DRW - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    18h 48m
    $567–2,364

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$722Cheapest 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 Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington (WLG) 4 times a day.

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