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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport flight

Search for flights from Melbourne to Darwin and check out affordable one-way and round-trip options.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, May 25 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, May 28 | Virgin Australia
        € 218 € 506
        56% off
        56% off
        € 506 € 218
      • MEL 16:25
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 20:35
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, May 30 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 1 | Virgin Australia
        € 286 € 506
        43% off
        43% off
        € 506 € 286
      • MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, May 21 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, May 28 | Virgin Australia
        € 288 € 506
        43% off
        43% off
        € 506 € 288
      • MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Jun 1 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 4 | Virgin Australia
        € 302
        40% off
        € 506 € 302
      • MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Jun 15 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 18 | Jetstar Airways
        € 319
        37% off
        € 506 € 319
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        € 361
        28% off
        € 506 € 361
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        € 361
        28% off
        € 506 € 361
      • MEL 07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, May 25 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, May 28 | Virgin Australia
        € 286
        43% off
        € 506 € 286
      • MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Jun 7 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 19:20
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 09:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 344
        32% off
        € 506 € 344
      • MEL 07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, May 31 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        € 364
        28% off
        € 506 € 364
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 14:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, May 16 | Normal Airline
        DRW 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, May 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        € 215 € 316
        32% off
        32% off
        € 316 € 215
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 17:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 11 | Jetstar Airways
        € 215 € 316
        32% off
        32% off
        € 316 € 215
      • MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Jul 12 | Virgin Australia
        € 222 € 316
        30% off
        30% off
        € 316 € 222
      • MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Jun 9 | Virgin Australia
        € 223
        28% off
        € 316 € 223
      • MEL 20:50
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 00:50
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Jul 10 | Qantas Airways
        € 225
        28% off
        € 316 € 225
      • MEL 21:00
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Jul 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 196
        38% off
        € 316 € 196
      • MEL 21:00
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Jun 13 | Jetstar Airways
        € 204
        35% off
        € 316 € 204
      • MEL 07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        € 216
        32% off
        € 316 € 216
      • MEL 07:10
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Jun 14 | Virgin Australia
        € 219
        31% off
        € 316 € 219
      • MEL 21:00
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Jul 10 | Jetstar Airways
        € 227
        28% off
        € 316 € 227
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 14:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, May 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International 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 Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport

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 May, with an average price of € 184. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as € 268.

€ 268
€ 226
€ 184
€ 142
  • € 184
    May
  • € 225
    Jun
  • € 264
    Jul
  • € 201
    Aug
  • € 219
    Sep
  • € 219
    Oct
  • € 224
    Nov
  • € 215
    Dec
  • € 268
    Jan
  • € 212
    Feb
  • € 254
    Mar
  • € 222
    Apr

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 Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 254
€ 230
€ 206
€ 182
    Cheapest
  • € 236
    Mon
  • € 254
    Tue
  • € 235
    Wed
  • € 226
    Thu
  • € 222
    Fri
  • € 221
    Sat
  • € 206
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport

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

Jetstar Airways
From € 196
Virgin Australia
From € 219
Qantas Airways
From € 225
Scoot
From € 746
Singapore Airlines
From € 754

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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

    Melbourne Airport

    13:15

    MEL

    4h 30m

    17:15

    DRW

    S M T - T F S
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  2. VA1465

    Melbourne Airport

    19:45

    MEL

    4h 40m

    23:55

    DRW

    S M T W T - S
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  3. VA1463

    Melbourne Airport

    16:25

    MEL

    4h 40m

    20:35

    DRW

    - - - - - F -
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  4. VA867

    Melbourne Airport

    17:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    18:25

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ672

    Sydney Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  6. JQ774

    Melbourne Airport

    09:35

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:30

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    18:00

    DRW

    S - T - T F S

  8. VA211

    Melbourne Airport

    07:10

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:05

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    18:00

    DRW

    S - T - T F S

  10. JQ776

    Melbourne Airport

    07:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    07:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    18:00

    DRW

    S - T - T F S

  12. JQ508

    Melbourne Airport

    09:25

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    10:55

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  13. JQ672

    Sydney Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  14. JQ504

    Melbourne Airport

    08:15

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  15. JQ672

    Sydney Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  16. JQ510

    Melbourne Airport

    06:40

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  17. JQ672

    Sydney Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T - T - S
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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance3,136.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket price€ 196
Cheapest return ticket price€ 218

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 4 hours 35 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Darwin International Airport(drw).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • Tickets cost around € 244 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 392 in May, 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.

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