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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 €149 and round-trip from €263. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        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 | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €263 €423
        38% off
        38% off
        €423 €263
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €293 €423
        31% off
        31% off
        €423 €293
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €301 €423
        28% off
        28% off
        €423 €301
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:25 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
        €305
        28% off
        €423 €305
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €308
        27% off
        €423 €308
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €312
        26% off
        €423 €312
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:25 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
        €315
        26% off
        €423 €315
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €318
        25% off
        €423 €318
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €319
        25% off
        €423 €319
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €319
        25% off
        €423 €319
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €321
        24% off
        €423 €321
      • MEL 7:10 AM
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        DRW 1:35 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €313
        26% off
        €423 €313
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        DRW 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
        €155 €210
        26% off
        26% off
        €210 €155
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €155 €210
        26% off
        26% off
        €210 €155
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Australia
        €156 €210
        26% off
        26% off
        €210 €156
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
        €156
        26% off
        €210 €156
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:10 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €157
        25% off
        €210 €157
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
        €158
        25% off
        €210 €158
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:50 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        €159
        24% off
        €210 €159
      • MEL 2:25 PM
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        DRW 4:30 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €149
        28% off
        €210 €149
      • MEL 9:20 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        DRW 4:30 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €152
        28% off
        €210 €152
      • MEL 8:45 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 4:30 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €153
        27% off
        €210 €153
      • MEL 9:20 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        DRW 4:30 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €154
        27% off
        €210 €154
      • MEL 9:20 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        DRW 4:30 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €156
        26% off
        €210 €156
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 7 | 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 €225. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €388.

€388
€307
€225
€144
    Cheapest
  • €231
    Oct
  • €237
    Nov
  • €227
    Dec
  • €283
    Jan
  • €225
    Feb
  • €268
    Mar
  • €235
    Apr
  • €260
    May
  • €388
    Jun
  • €353
    Jul
  • €285
    Aug
  • €323
    Sep

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 Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€291
€270
€248
€227
    Cheapest
  • €291
    Mon
  • €289
    Tue
  • €266
    Wed
  • €276
    Thu
  • €270
    Fri
  • €259
    Sat
  • €248
    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 €129) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €129
Virgin Australia
From €150
Qantas Airways
From €188
Batik Air Malaysia
From €280
Airnorth
From €933

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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

    1:15 PM

    MEL

    4h 30m

    4:15 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1467

    Melbourne Airport

    8:45 PM

    MEL

    4h 35m

    11:50 PM

    DRW

    - - - - - - S
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  3. QF836

    Melbourne Airport

    12:55 PM

    MEL

    4h 30m

    3:55 PM

    DRW

    S - T W - F -
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  4. JQ780

    Melbourne Airport

    8:15 PM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:10 PM

    ADL

    S - T W T - S
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  5. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ782

    Melbourne Airport

    9:00 PM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:55 PM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ774

    Melbourne Airport

    9:35 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:30 AM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 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 distance 3,136.64 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €149
Cheapest return ticket price €263

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 3 hours 52 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 08:40, and the last departs at 20:50, with about 5 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 €407 in October, 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.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport currently start from €149, and round-trip fares start from €263. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 9; 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 3 minutes, and around 20 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 €248. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €149. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 21 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.

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