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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
$116
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 25m · Nonstop Sat, Dec 12
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Cheapest round-trip
$288
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 4h 35m · Nonstop Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
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Jetstar Airways Jetstar AirwaysCheapest· From $116 Qantas Airways Qantas AirwaysMost booked

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 $116 and round-trip from $288. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $288 $473
      39% off
      39% off
      $473 $288
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $325 $473
      31% off
      31% off
      $473 $325
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $326 $473
      31% off
      31% off
      $473 $326
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      $337
      28% off
      $473 $337
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $337
      28% off
      $473 $337
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $338
      28% off
      $473 $338
    • MEL 9:55 AM
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 4:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $307
      35% off
      $473 $307
    • MEL 7:10 AM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $333
      30% off
      $473 $333
    • MEL 7:10 AM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 22 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $334
      28% off
      $473 $334
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      DRW 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:00 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $116 $491
      76% off
      76% off
      $491 $116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $128 $491
      74% off
      74% off
      $491 $128
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $136 $491
      72% off
      72% off
      $491 $136
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      48% off
      $277 $143
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      $162
      42% off
      $277 $162
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      $162
      42% off
      $277 $162
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      $165
      40% off
      $277 $165
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Virgin Australia
      $166
      40% off
      $277 $166
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      $167
      40% off
      $277 $167
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $116 $491
      76% off
      76% off
      $491 $116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $128 $491
      74% off
      74% off
      $491 $128
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $136 $491
      72% off
      72% off
      $491 $136
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      48% off
      $277 $143
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      $162
      42% off
      $277 $162
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      $162
      42% off
      $277 $162
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      $165
      40% off
      $277 $165
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Virgin Australia
      $166
      40% off
      $277 $166
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      $167
      40% off
      $277 $167
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $116 $598
      81% off
      81% off
      $598 $116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $128 $598
      79% off
      79% off
      $598 $128
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $136 $598
      77% off
      77% off
      $598 $136
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      76% off
      $598 $143
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      $162
      73% off
      $598 $162
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      $165
      72% off
      $598 $165
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Virgin Australia
      $167
      72% off
      $598 $167
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $167
      72% off
      $598 $167
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $207
      65% off
      $598 $207
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 7:10 AM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      $230 $1,150
      80% off
      80% off
      $1,150 $230
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      $621 $1,150
      46% off
      46% off
      $1,150 $621
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $440 $1,150
      62% off
      62% off
      $1,150 $440
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $376
      67% off
      $1,150 $376
    • MEL 6:35 PM
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:10 AM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      $381
      67% off
      $1,150 $381
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      $304
      74% off
      $1,150 $304
    • MEL 8:10 AM
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
      $265
      77% off
      $1,150 $265
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      $618
      46% off
      $1,150 $618
    • MEL 8:10 AM
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
      $311
      73% off
      $1,150 $311
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 8:15 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:05 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      $225 $1,150
      80% off
      80% off
      $1,150 $225
    • MEL 8:15 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:05 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      $259 $1,150
      77% off
      77% off
      $1,150 $259
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $116 $491
      76% off
      76% off
      $491 $116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $128
      74% off
      $491 $128
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      $136
      72% off
      $491 $136
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $143
      48% off
      $277 $143
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Feb 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $167
      66% off
      $491 $167
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $207
      57% off
      $491 $207
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $210
      56% off
      $491 $210
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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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 $116) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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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 $416. In contrast, November is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $785.

$785
$601
$416
$232
    Cheapest
  • $785
    Nov
  • $476
    Dec
  • $584
    Jan
  • $557
    Feb
  • $683
    Mar
  • $544
    Apr
  • $703
    May
  • $745
    Jun
  • $738
    Jul
  • $704
    Aug
  • $710
    Sep
  • $416
    Oct

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 $253. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as $437.

$437
$345
$253
$161
    Cheapest
  • $282
    Nov
  • $256
    Dec
  • $319
    Jan
  • $253
    Feb
  • $302
    Mar
  • $264
    Apr
  • $292
    May
  • $437
    Jun
  • $398
    Jul
  • $321
    Aug
  • $364
    Sep
  • $299
    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.

$340
$318
$296
$274
    Cheapest
  • $340
    Mon
  • $325
    Tue
  • $298
    Wed
  • $322
    Thu
  • $298
    Fri
  • $296
    Sat
  • $297
    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.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ678

    Melbourne Airport

    9:15 PM

    MEL

    4h 30m

    12:15 AM

    DRW

    S M T - T - S
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  2. VA1467

    Melbourne Airport

    8:45 PM

    MEL

    4h 35m

    11:50 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    ADL

    S M T W - F -
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  4. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  5. JQ372

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 AM

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:45 AM

    WSI

    - - - - T F S
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  6. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:25 PM

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    DRW

    - M T - T - S

  7. 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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  8. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  9. JQ778

    Melbourne Airport

    4:20 PM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  11. JQ776

    Melbourne Airport

    7:00 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    ADL

    S - - W T F S
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  12. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    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 $516 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 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 $143, and round-trip fares start from $288. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Dec 25; 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 8 minutes, and around 15 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 $293. 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 $143. 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.

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