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How to get fromQueenstown to Darwinby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Queenstown Airport

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    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane ZQN - DRW
    11h 30m
    $543–753

  2. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Dunedin Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane DUD - DRW
    19h 12m
    $700–2,187

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$531Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,113.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day.

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