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Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 177 and round-trip from AU$ 405. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 405 AU$ 695
        42% off
        42% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 405
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 406 AU$ 695
        42% off
        42% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 406
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 418 AU$ 695
        40% off
        40% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 418
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 433
        38% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 433
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 447
        36% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 447
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 462
        34% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 462
      • DRW 13:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 18:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 486
        30% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 486
      • DRW 15:45
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 20:25
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 08:00
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 12:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Sep 6 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 495
        28% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 495
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 496
        28% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 496
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 500
        28% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 500
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 500
        28% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 500
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 496
        28% off
        AU$ 695 AU$ 496
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DRW 16:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Aug 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 177 AU$ 389
        54% off
        54% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 177
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 189 AU$ 389
        51% off
        51% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 189
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 196 AU$ 389
        50% off
        50% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 196
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 206
        47% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 206
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 263
        32% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 263
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 264
        32% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 264
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 271
        30% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 271
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 277
        28% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 277
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 277
        28% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 277
      • DRW 17:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 278
        28% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 278
      • DRW 15:45
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 20:25
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 280
        28% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 280
      • DRW 18:45
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 20:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 263
        32% off
        AU$ 389 AU$ 263
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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$ 292. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 564.

AU$ 564
AU$ 428
AU$ 292
AU$ 156
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 407
    Aug
  • AU$ 405
    Sep
  • AU$ 435
    Oct
  • AU$ 379
    Nov
  • AU$ 488
    Dec
  • AU$ 292
    Jan
  • AU$ 335
    Feb
  • AU$ 336
    Mar
  • AU$ 332
    Apr
  • AU$ 321
    May
  • AU$ 432
    Jun
  • AU$ 564
    Jul

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 Tuesday, 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$ 487
AU$ 423
AU$ 358
AU$ 294
  • AU$ 375
    Mon
  • AU$ 358
    Tue
  • AU$ 378
    Wed
  • AU$ 425
    Thu
  • AU$ 487
    Fri
  • AU$ 388
    Sat
  • AU$ 388
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$ 177) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 177
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 280
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 319
Airnorth
From AU$ 426
Emirates
From AU$ 904
Singapore Airlines
From AU$ 1,235

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What is the 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 W T F S
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  2. VA1462

    Darwin International Airport

    15:45

    DRW

    4h 10m

    20:25

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA1456

    Darwin International Airport

    00:40

    DRW

    4h 10m

    05:20

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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  4. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    18:00

    DRW

    4h 10m

    22:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    18:45

    DRW

    3h 35m

    Direct

    22:20

    ADL

    S - T W T F S
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  6. JQ771

    Adelaide Airport

    07:10

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    09:00

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Darwin International Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,136.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 177
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 405

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 12 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$ 296 in November, 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$ 630 in August, 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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