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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 $111 and round-trip from $286. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $286 $397
      28% off
      28% off
      $397 $286
    • 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 | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $288 $397
      27% off
      27% off
      $397 $288
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $297 $397
      25% off
      25% off
      $397 $297
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 12:40 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 6:25 AM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      $309
      22% off
      $397 $309
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $325
      18% off
      $397 $325
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $326
      18% off
      $397 $326
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      $333
      16% off
      $397 $333
    • MEL 8:40 AM
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      DRW 4:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $290
      27% off
      $397 $290
    • MEL 8:40 AM
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      DRW 4:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $298
      25% off
      $397 $298
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      DRW 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:00 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • Cheapest
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • Cheapest
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • Cheapest
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $111
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $112
      40% off
      $187 $112
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $125
      33% off
      $187 $125
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $126
      33% off
      $187 $126
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $145
      22% off
      $187 $145
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $147
      21% off
      $187 $147
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $111
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $112
      40% off
      $187 $112
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $125
      33% off
      $187 $125
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $126
      33% off
      $187 $126
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $145
      22% off
      $187 $145
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $147
      21% off
      $187 $147
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $346
      68% off
      68% off
      $346 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $346
      68% off
      68% off
      $346 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $346
      68% off
      68% off
      $346 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $111
      68% off
      $346 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $112
      68% off
      $346 $112
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $125
      64% off
      $346 $125
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $126
      64% off
      $346 $126
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $145
      57% off
      $346 $145
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      $147
      57% off
      $346 $147
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      $523 $1,240
      57% off
      57% off
      $1,240 $523
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      $574 $1,240
      54% off
      54% off
      $1,240 $574
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      $574 $1,240
      54% off
      54% off
      $1,240 $574
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $597
      52% off
      $1,240 $597
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      $620
      50% off
      $1,240 $620
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      $794
      36% off
      $1,240 $794
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      $794
      36% off
      $1,240 $794
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $829
      33% off
      $1,240 $829
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      $831
      33% off
      $1,240 $831
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 8:15 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:05 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      $253 $477
      47% off
      47% off
      $477 $253
    • MEL 8:15 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:05 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      $253 $477
      47% off
      47% off
      $477 $253
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $111 $187
      41% off
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      $111
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      $111
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      $111
      41% off
      $187 $111
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      $112
      40% off
      $187 $112
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $125
      33% off
      $187 $125
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $126
      33% off
      $187 $126
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | 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.

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

$437
$345
$253
$161
    Cheapest
  • $307
    Oct
  • $267
    Nov
  • $256
    Dec
  • $319
    Jan
  • $253
    Feb
  • $302
    Mar
  • $264
    Apr
  • $293
    May
  • $437
    Jun
  • $398
    Jul
  • $321
    Aug
  • $364
    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 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.

$337
$315
$293
$271
    Cheapest
  • $337
    Mon
  • $328
    Tue
  • $305
    Wed
  • $318
    Thu
  • $306
    Fri
  • $293
    Sat
  • $295
    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 $111) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $111
Virgin Australia
From $155
Qantas Airways
From $212
Airnorth
From $745

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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 25m

    4:10 PM

    DRW

    - 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

    - M T W T F S
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  4. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    1:45 PM

    ADL

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    4:30 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  5. JQ372

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 AM

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:45 AM

    WSI

    S - - - T F S
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  6. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:25 PM

    SYD

    4h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:25 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

    1:45 PM

    ADL

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    4:30 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - 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 $111
Cheapest return ticket price $286

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 1 minute 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 09:05, and the last departs at 21:50, 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 $756 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 $111, and round-trip fares start from $286. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; 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 3 hours 54 minutes, and around 17 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 $282. 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 $111. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 17 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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