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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport flight
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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 170
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 25m · Direct Sat, Dec 12
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Cheapest return
AU$ 422
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 4h 35m · Direct Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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Best time to book
February
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 170 and round-trip from AU$ 422. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Darwin are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$ 170) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average price of AU$ 612. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 1,094.

AU$ 1,094
AU$ 853
AU$ 612
AU$ 371
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 759
    Nov
  • AU$ 699
    Dec
  • AU$ 858
    Jan
  • AU$ 819
    Feb
  • AU$ 1,003
    Mar
  • AU$ 800
    Apr
  • AU$ 1,033
    May
  • AU$ 1,094
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,084
    Jul
  • AU$ 1,034
    Aug
  • AU$ 1,043
    Sep
  • AU$ 612
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International 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 Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of AU$ 372. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 641.

AU$ 641
AU$ 507
AU$ 372
AU$ 238
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 386
    Nov
  • AU$ 375
    Dec
  • AU$ 468
    Jan
  • AU$ 372
    Feb
  • AU$ 444
    Mar
  • AU$ 388
    Apr
  • AU$ 429
    May
  • AU$ 641
    Jun
  • AU$ 585
    Jul
  • AU$ 471
    Aug
  • AU$ 534
    Sep
  • AU$ 439
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International 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 Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 500
AU$ 468
AU$ 435
AU$ 403
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 500
    Mon
  • AU$ 477
    Tue
  • AU$ 437
    Wed
  • AU$ 473
    Thu
  • AU$ 438
    Fri
  • AU$ 435
    Sat
  • AU$ 437
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ678

    21:15

    MEL

    4h 30m

    00:15

    DRW

    S M T - T - S
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  2. VA1467

    20:45

    MEL

    4h 35m

    23:50

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. JQ780

    20:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:10

    ADL

    S - T - T F S
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  4. JQ688

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T - T - S
  5. JQ772

    10:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    ADL

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ688

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T - T - S
  7. JQ782

    21:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ688

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T - T - S
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FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport takes about 4 hours 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport departs at 08:00, and the last departs at 20:45, with about 4 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 761 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 08:35 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 11:20.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:30 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 00:30.
    • The distance from Darwin International Airport to downtown is about 6km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2174 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport currently start from AU$ 211, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 422. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport is AU$ 431. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 211. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Darwin International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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