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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 QAR 402 and round-trip from QAR 1,042. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,042 QAR 1,443
      28% off
      28% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,042
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,048 QAR 1,443
      27% off
      27% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,048
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,081 QAR 1,443
      25% off
      25% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,081
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      QAR 1,126
      22% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,126
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,185
      18% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,185
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,189
      18% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,189
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,212
      16% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,212
    • MEL 08:40
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,056
      27% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,056
    • MEL 08:40
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 1,085
      25% off
      QAR 1,443 QAR 1,085
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 829
      52% off
      52% off
      QAR 829 QAR 402
    • Cheapest
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 829
      52% off
      52% off
      QAR 829 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403 QAR 727
      45% off
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 408
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 408
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 455
      45% off
      QAR 829 QAR 455
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 829
      52% off
      52% off
      QAR 829 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 829
      52% off
      52% off
      QAR 829 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403 QAR 727
      45% off
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 408
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 408
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 455
      45% off
      QAR 829 QAR 455
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 1,259
      68% off
      68% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 1,259
      68% off
      68% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403 QAR 1,259
      68% off
      68% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      68% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 408
      68% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 408
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 455
      64% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 455
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 457
      64% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 457
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 497
      61% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 497
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 529
      57% off
      QAR 1,259 QAR 529
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      QAR 1,742 QAR 4,514
      61% off
      61% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 1,742
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      QAR 1,851 QAR 4,514
      59% off
      59% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 1,851
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      QAR 1,904 QAR 4,514
      57% off
      57% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 1,904
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 2,173
      52% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 2,173
    • MEL 09:25
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 2,258
      50% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 2,258
    • MEL 09:25
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 2,892
      36% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 2,892
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 3,020
      33% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 3,020
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 3,026
      33% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 3,026
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 3,183
      28% off
      QAR 4,514 QAR 3,183
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 20:15
      4h 20m
      Direct
      DRW 23:05
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 919 QAR 1,735
      47% off
      47% off
      QAR 1,735 QAR 919
    • MEL 20:15
      4h 20m
      Direct
      DRW 23:05
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      QAR 920 QAR 1,735
      47% off
      47% off
      QAR 1,735 QAR 920
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402 QAR 829
      52% off
      52% off
      QAR 829 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 402
      52% off
      QAR 829 QAR 402
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      45% off
      QAR 727 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      QAR 403
      51% off
      QAR 829 QAR 403
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      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 to fly from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport are usually in February, with an average price of QAR 921. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach QAR 1,591.

QAR 1,591
QAR 1,256
QAR 921
QAR 586
    Cheapest
  • QAR 1,116
    Oct
  • QAR 972
    Nov
  • QAR 931
    Dec
  • QAR 1,161
    Jan
  • QAR 921
    Feb
  • QAR 1,100
    Mar
  • QAR 963
    Apr
  • QAR 1,065
    May
  • QAR 1,591
    Jun
  • QAR 1,450
    Jul
  • QAR 1,168
    Aug
  • QAR 1,325
    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 departure day from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

QAR 1,226
QAR 1,146
QAR 1,066
QAR 986
    Cheapest
  • QAR 1,226
    Mon
  • QAR 1,195
    Tue
  • QAR 1,109
    Wed
  • QAR 1,158
    Thu
  • QAR 1,115
    Fri
  • QAR 1,066
    Sat
  • QAR 1,073
    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 QAR 403) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From QAR 403
Virgin Australia
From QAR 610
Qantas Airways
From QAR 773
Airnorth
From QAR 2,714
Singapore Airlines
From QAR 4,416

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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

    13:15

    MEL

    4h 25m

    16:10

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
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  2. VA1467

    Melbourne Airport

    20:45

    MEL

    4h 35m

    23:50

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    13:45

    ADL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:30

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  5. JQ372

    Melbourne Airport

    07:15

    MEL

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:45

    WSI

    S - - - T F S
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  6. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 30m

    Direct

    23:25

    DRW

    - M T - T - S

  7. JQ782

    Melbourne Airport

    21:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    13:45

    ADL

    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:30

    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 3,136.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket price QAR 402
Cheapest return ticket price QAR 1,042

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 QAR 2,753 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Darwin International Airport to downtown is about 6km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • 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 QAR 403, and round-trip fares start from QAR 1,042. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 20; 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 QAR 1,025. 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 QAR 403. 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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