Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington three hours 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DRW to WLG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DRW and WLG:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
$471 is the best price for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $836. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DRW to WLG if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DRW to WLG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
73.13% of flights that take off from Darwin International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near DRW? If you've booked an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and chase adventure across Wellington and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wellington International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Wellington. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Wellington. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Darwin International Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you want to visit Wellington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRW to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Wellington, now it's time to discover more of New Zealand. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its leading sights. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
