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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 6:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €267 €416
        36% off
        36% off
        €416 €267
      • MEL 10:50 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 3:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Sep 3 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 3:45 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:25 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 6 | Virgin Australia
        €283 €416
        32% off
        32% off
        €416 €283
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Sep 3 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 3:45 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:25 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 6 | Virgin Australia
        €284 €416
        32% off
        32% off
        €416 €284
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Aug 14 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:20 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 21 | Virgin Australia
        €284
        32% off
        €416 €284
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 6:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €287
        31% off
        €416 €287
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 6:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Sep 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €288
        31% off
        €416 €288
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Aug 16 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:20 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Aug 21 | Virgin Australia
        €289
        31% off
        €416 €289
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 6:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €291
        30% off
        €416 €291
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Jul 26 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:20 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jul 30 | Virgin Australia
        €295
        28% off
        €416 €295
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Aug 30 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 6:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 6 | Jetstar Airways
        €303
        27% off
        €416 €303
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jul 8 | Normal Airline
        DRW 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jul 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €121 €210
        42% off
        42% off
        €210 €121
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €141 €210
        33% off
        33% off
        €210 €141
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Aug 6 | Virgin Australia
        €142 €210
        32% off
        32% off
        €210 €142
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Aug 23 | Virgin Australia
        €146
        30% off
        €210 €146
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Aug 21 | Virgin Australia
        €147
        30% off
        €210 €147
      • MEL 7:45 PM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 11:55 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Aug 16 | Virgin Australia
        €147
        30% off
        €210 €147
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 5:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €151
        28% off
        €210 €151
      • MEL 7:05 AM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 6:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Aug 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €152
        28% off
        €210 €152
      • MEL 7:05 AM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 6:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €153
        27% off
        €210 €153
      • MEL 9:00 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DRW 6:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €153
        27% off
        €210 €153
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jul 8 | 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 August, with an average price of €206. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €376.

€376
€291
€206
€121
    Cheapest
  • €260
    Jul
  • €206
    Aug
  • €225
    Sep
  • €225
    Oct
  • €230
    Nov
  • €220
    Dec
  • €274
    Jan
  • €218
    Feb
  • €260
    Mar
  • €227
    Apr
  • €252
    May
  • €376
    Jun

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.

€264
€244
€223
€203
    Cheapest
  • €263
    Mon
  • €264
    Tue
  • €255
    Wed
  • €251
    Thu
  • €238
    Fri
  • €235
    Sat
  • €223
    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 €139
Virgin Australia
From €144
Qantas Airways
From €163
Singapore Airlines
From €691

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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.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ678

    Melbourne Airport

    1:15 PM

    MEL

    4h 30m

    5:15 PM

    DRW

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  2. VA1465

    Melbourne Airport

    7:45 PM

    MEL

    4h 40m

    11:55 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T - S
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  3. 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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  4. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  5. 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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  6. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ776

    Melbourne Airport

    7:00 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  9. 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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  10. 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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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 3,136.64 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €121
Cheapest return ticket price €267

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

    It takes around 4 hours 34 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Darwin International Airport (drw).
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • Tickets cost around €210 in September, 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 €417 in July, 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.

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