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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 29 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, May 4 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 343 AU$ 541
        37% off
        37% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 343
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Apr 29 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 343 AU$ 541
        37% off
        37% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 343
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 8 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 11 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 356 AU$ 541
        34% off
        34% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 356
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, May 11 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, May 13 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 358
        34% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 358
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 16:25
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 20:35
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, May 9 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 364
        33% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 364
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Apr 28 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 370
        32% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 370
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 21 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Apr 23 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 374
        31% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 374
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 30 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 16:25
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 20:35
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, May 2 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 395
        27% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 395
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 397
        27% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 397
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, May 4 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 400
        26% off
        AU$ 541 AU$ 400
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DRW 16:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 173 AU$ 307
        44% off
        44% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 173
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177 AU$ 307
        42% off
        42% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 177
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, May 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 187 AU$ 307
        39% off
        39% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 187
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 204
        34% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 204
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Apr 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 204
        34% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 204
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 205
        33% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 205
      • DRW 00:35
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:15
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 214
        30% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 214
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 227
        26% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 227
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 227
        26% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 227
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 227
        26% off
        AU$ 307 AU$ 227
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AU$ 286. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 500.

AU$ 500
AU$ 393
AU$ 286
AU$ 179
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 331
    Apr
  • AU$ 288
    May
  • AU$ 315
    Jun
  • AU$ 500
    Jul
  • AU$ 417
    Aug
  • AU$ 396
    Sep
  • AU$ 426
    Oct
  • AU$ 371
    Nov
  • AU$ 478
    Dec
  • AU$ 286
    Jan
  • AU$ 328
    Feb
  • AU$ 329
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 456
AU$ 401
AU$ 345
AU$ 290
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 361
    Mon
  • AU$ 351
    Tue
  • AU$ 377
    Wed
  • AU$ 382
    Thu
  • AU$ 456
    Fri
  • AU$ 365
    Sat
  • AU$ 345
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

See which airlines fly from Darwin to Melbourne. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 173
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 214
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 291
Airnorth
From AU$ 818
Emirates
From AU$ 884
Singapore Airlines
From AU$ 1,012

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Flight Schedule from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Darwin to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    18:00

    DRW

    4h 10m

    22:40

    MEL

    S M T - T F S
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  2. VA1456

    Darwin International Airport

    00:40

    DRW

    4h 10m

    05:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
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  3. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    18:45

    DRW

    3h 35m

    Direct

    22:20

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ771

    Adelaide Airport

    06:15

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    08:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ692

    Darwin International Airport

    01:40

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Direct

    06:00

    OOL

    S - - W - F -
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  6. JQ449

    Gold Coast Airport

    19:00

    OOL

    2h 15m

    Direct

    22:15

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance3,136.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$ 173
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 343

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 4 hours 10 minutes to fly from Darwin International Airport (drw) to Melbourne Airport(mel).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 297 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 487 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 11:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 18:15 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2528 flights per month.

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