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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport flight

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 BRL 657 and round-trip from BRL 1,181. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,181 BRL 2,010
        41% off
        41% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,181
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,260 BRL 2,010
        37% off
        37% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,260
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,365 BRL 2,010
        32% off
        32% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,365
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,421
        28% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,421
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 7 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,460
        27% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,460
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,471
        27% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,471
      • MEL 9:05 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 12:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,501
        25% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,501
      • MEL 9:05 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 12:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Oct 10 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,501
        25% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,501
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:25 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 1,512
        25% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,512
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,519
        24% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,519
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,519
        24% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,519
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 1,527
        24% off
        BRL 2,010 BRL 1,527
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        DRW 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 657 BRL 1,232
        47% off
        47% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 657
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 723 BRL 1,232
        41% off
        41% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 723
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 759 BRL 1,232
        38% off
        38% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 759
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 868
        30% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 868
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 871
        28% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 871
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 873
        28% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 873
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 892
        28% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 892
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 896
        27% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 896
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 897
        27% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 897
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
        BRL 903
        27% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 903
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 936
        24% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 936
      • MEL 8:45 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 4:30 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        BRL 886
        28% off
        BRL 1,232 BRL 886
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

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 BRL 1,298. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as BRL 2,241.

BRL 2,241
BRL 1,770
BRL 1,298
BRL 827
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,429
    Sep
  • BRL 1,339
    Oct
  • BRL 1,368
    Nov
  • BRL 1,311
    Dec
  • BRL 1,635
    Jan
  • BRL 1,298
    Feb
  • BRL 1,550
    Mar
  • BRL 1,356
    Apr
  • BRL 1,500
    May
  • BRL 2,241
    Jun
  • BRL 2,043
    Jul
  • BRL 1,645
    Aug

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.

BRL 1,656
BRL 1,530
BRL 1,403
BRL 1,277
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,637
    Mon
  • BRL 1,656
    Tue
  • BRL 1,555
    Wed
  • BRL 1,566
    Thu
  • BRL 1,564
    Fri
  • BRL 1,474
    Sat
  • BRL 1,403
    Sun

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 BRL 657) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From BRL 657
Virgin Australia
From BRL 896
Qantas Airways
From BRL 1,302
Emirates
From BRL 2,822
Airnorth
From BRL 4,680
Singapore Airlines
From BRL 6,334

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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

    Melbourne Airport

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    4h 30m

    6:30 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    ADL

    S - - W T F S
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  3. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

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

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

Flight distance3,136.64 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceBRL 657
Cheapest return ticket priceBRL 1,181

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 10 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport departs at 08:40, and the last departs at 20:50, with about 22 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 BRL 2,337 in September, 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 20:45 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 23:50.
    • The distance from Darwin International Airport to downtown is about 6 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2174 flights per month.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, IndiGo, Air India and China Southern Airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 44 minutes, and around 17 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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