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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 €143 and round-trip from €247. 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 | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 12:40 AM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 6:25 AM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
        €247 €307
        20% off
        20% off
        €307 €247
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €248 €307
        19% off
        19% off
        €307 €248
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €252 €307
        18% off
        18% off
        €307 €252
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €252
        18% off
        €307 €252
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €253
        18% off
        €307 €253
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €255
        17% off
        €307 €255
      • 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 | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €256
        17% off
        €307 €256
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 4:50 PM
        4h 15m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €267
        13% off
        €307 €267
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €273
        11% off
        €307 €273
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €273
        11% off
        €307 €273
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €274
        11% off
        €307 €274
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 5:00 PM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:40 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €276
        10% off
        €307 €276
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Aug 27 | Normal Airline
        DRW 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Aug 29 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €143 €196
        27% off
        27% off
        €196 €143
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        €150 €196
        23% off
        23% off
        €196 €150
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €153 €196
        22% off
        22% off
        €196 €153
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €153
        22% off
        €196 €153
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €161
        18% off
        €196 €161
      • MEL 1:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        €161
        18% off
        €196 €161
      • MEL 9:05 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 12:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        €173
        12% off
        €196 €173
      • MEL 9:05 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 12:15 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        €176
        10% off
        €196 €176
      • MEL 7:05 AM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 6:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Sep 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €165
        16% off
        €196 €165
      • MEL 7:05 AM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 6:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €167
        15% off
        €196 €167
      • MEL 6:45 AM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 12:30 AM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Sep 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €175
        11% off
        €196 €175
      • MEL 7:05 AM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 6:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Sep 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €176
        10% off
        €196 €176
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Aug 27 | 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 €197. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as €372.

€372
€285
€197
€110
  • €197
    Aug
  • €223
    Sep
  • €222
    Oct
  • €227
    Nov
  • €218
    Dec
  • €271
    Jan
  • €215
    Feb
  • €257
    Mar
  • €225
    Apr
  • €249
    May
  • €372
    Jun
  • €339
    Jul

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.

€274
€253
€231
€210
    Cheapest
  • €266
    Mon
  • €274
    Tue
  • €254
    Wed
  • €259
    Thu
  • €259
    Fri
  • €243
    Sat
  • €231
    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 €143) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €143
Virgin Australia
From €173
Qantas Airways
From €194
Emirates
From €468
Airnorth
From €776
Singapore Airlines
From €884

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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

    5:15 PM

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA217

    Melbourne Airport

    9:10 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:05 AM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T W T F S

  4. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    ADL

    S - T W T F S
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  5. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T W T F S

  6. JQ776

    Melbourne Airport

    2:25 PM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    3:20 PM

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S - 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

    6:00 PM

    DRW

    S - 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 €143
Cheapest return ticket price €247

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 3 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • Tickets cost around €200 in October, 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 €396 in August, 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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