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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 NZD 251 and round-trip from NZD 557. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        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
        NZD 557 NZD 873
        36% off
        36% off
        NZD 873 NZD 557
      • 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
        NZD 562 NZD 873
        36% off
        36% off
        NZD 873 NZD 562
      • MEL 20:45
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 16:50
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 587 NZD 873
        33% off
        33% off
        NZD 873 NZD 587
      • 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
        NZD 599
        31% off
        NZD 873 NZD 599
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 16:50
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 604
        31% off
        NZD 873 NZD 604
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 00:40
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 06:25
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 611
        30% off
        NZD 873 NZD 611
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 16:50
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 626
        28% off
        NZD 873 NZD 626
      • MEL 20:45
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 00:40
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 06:25
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 631
        28% off
        NZD 873 NZD 631
      • 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
        NZD 637
        27% off
        NZD 873 NZD 637
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 16:50
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 637
        27% off
        NZD 873 NZD 637
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        DRW 13:35
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 16:50
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 627
        28% off
        NZD 873 NZD 627
      • MEL 07:10
        7h 55m
        1 stop
        DRW 13:35
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 16:50
        4h 15m
        Direct
        MEL 22:35
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 631
        28% off
        NZD 873 NZD 631
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 14:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        DRW 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 251 NZD 436
        42% off
        42% off
        NZD 436 NZD 251
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 293 NZD 436
        33% off
        33% off
        NZD 436 NZD 293
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 296 NZD 436
        32% off
        32% off
        NZD 436 NZD 296
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 296
        32% off
        NZD 436 NZD 296
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 297
        32% off
        NZD 436 NZD 297
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        DRW 16:15
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 298
        32% off
        NZD 436 NZD 298
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 303
        31% off
        NZD 436 NZD 303
      • MEL 20:45
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 311
        28% off
        NZD 436 NZD 311
      • MEL 20:45
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 314
        28% off
        NZD 436 NZD 314
      • MEL 13:15
        4h 25m
        Direct
        DRW 16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 315
        28% off
        NZD 436 NZD 315
      • MEL 20:45
        4h 35m
        Direct
        DRW 23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 316
        28% off
        NZD 436 NZD 316
      • MEL 21:20
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        DRW 16:30
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 318
        27% off
        NZD 436 NZD 318
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 14:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Oct 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 data.

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 NZD 450. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach NZD 777.

NZD 777
NZD 614
NZD 450
NZD 287
    Cheapest
  • NZD 464
    Oct
  • NZD 475
    Nov
  • NZD 455
    Dec
  • NZD 567
    Jan
  • NZD 450
    Feb
  • NZD 538
    Mar
  • NZD 470
    Apr
  • NZD 520
    May
  • NZD 777
    Jun
  • NZD 709
    Jul
  • NZD 571
    Aug
  • NZD 648
    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.

NZD 585
NZD 551
NZD 517
NZD 483
    Cheapest
  • NZD 585
    Mon
  • NZD 584
    Tue
  • NZD 534
    Wed
  • NZD 555
    Thu
  • NZD 544
    Fri
  • NZD 517
    Sat
  • NZD 522
    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 NZD 259) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 259
Qantas Airways
From NZD 302
Virgin Australia
From NZD 302
Batik Air Malaysia
From NZD 560
Airnorth
From NZD 1,764

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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 30m

    16:15

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1467

    Melbourne Airport

    20:45

    MEL

    4h 35m

    23:50

    DRW

    - - - - - - S
    Search

  3. QF836

    Melbourne Airport

    12:55

    MEL

    4h 30m

    15:55

    DRW

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  4. JQ780

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:10

    ADL

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  5. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ782

    Melbourne Airport

    21:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ774

    Melbourne Airport

    09:35

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:30

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  11. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S M 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 3,136.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 251
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 557

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 3 hours 52 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 08:40, and the last departs at 20:50, with about 5 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 NZD 815 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 NZD 251, and round-trip fares start from NZD 557. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; 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 3 minutes, and around 20 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 NZD 497. 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 NZD 251. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 21 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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