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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€105
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 25m · Nonstop Sat, Dec 12
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Cheapest round-trip
€260
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 4h 35m · Nonstop Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
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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 €105 and round-trip from €260. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €105 €400
      74% off
      74% off
      €400 €105
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €114 €400
      72% off
      72% off
      €400 €114
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €116 €400
      71% off
      71% off
      €400 €116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123
      69% off
      €400 €123
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      42% off
      €223 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      68% off
      €400 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €132
      41% off
      €223 €132
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €132
      67% off
      €400 €132
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      €140
      37% off
      €223 €140
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      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
      €260 €383
      32% off
      32% off
      €383 €260
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €292 €383
      24% off
      24% off
      €383 €292
    • 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
      €295 €383
      23% off
      23% off
      €383 €295
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €306
      20% off
      €383 €306
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 30 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 12:40 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 6:25 AM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
      €307
      20% off
      €383 €307
    • 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 | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €263
      31% off
      €383 €263
    • MEL 7:10 AM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €301
      21% off
      €383 €301
    • MEL 7:10 AM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      €302
      21% off
      €383 €302
    • MEL 6:00 AM
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 4:50 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      MEL 10:35 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €306
      20% off
      €383 €306
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      DRW 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      MEL 4:00 PM
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €105 €400
      74% off
      74% off
      €400 €105
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €114 €400
      72% off
      72% off
      €400 €114
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €116 €400
      71% off
      71% off
      €400 €116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123
      69% off
      €400 €123
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      42% off
      €223 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      68% off
      €400 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €132
      41% off
      €223 €132
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €132
      67% off
      €400 €132
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      €140
      37% off
      €223 €140
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €105 €400
      74% off
      74% off
      €400 €105
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €114 €400
      72% off
      72% off
      €400 €114
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €116 €400
      71% off
      71% off
      €400 €116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123
      69% off
      €400 €123
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      68% off
      €400 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €132
      67% off
      €400 €132
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      €148
      63% off
      €400 €148
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      €151
      62% off
      €400 €151
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      €159
      60% off
      €400 €159
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 6:00 AM
      7h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €389 €1,392
      72% off
      72% off
      €1,392 €389
    • MEL 8:10 AM
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      €339 €1,392
      76% off
      76% off
      €1,392 €339
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €547 €1,392
      61% off
      61% off
      €1,392 €547
    • MEL 6:00 AM
      7h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €807
      42% off
      €1,392 €807
    • MEL 8:10 AM
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      €597
      56% off
      €1,392 €597
    • MEL 9:25 AM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €1,127
      19% off
      €1,392 €1,127
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €764
      45% off
      €1,392 €764
    • MEL 9:55 AM
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 4:30 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €837
      40% off
      €1,392 €837
    • MEL 8:45 PM
      4h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:50 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      €960
      31% off
      €1,392 €960
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 8:15 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:05 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      €225 €500
      55% off
      55% off
      €500 €225
    • MEL 8:15 PM
      4h 20m
      Nonstop
      DRW 11:05 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      €236 €500
      53% off
      53% off
      €500 €236
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €105 €400
      74% off
      74% off
      €400 €105
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €114
      72% off
      €400 €114
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €116
      71% off
      €400 €116
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123
      69% off
      €400 €123
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      42% off
      €223 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €130
      68% off
      €400 €130
    • MEL 1:15 PM
      4h 25m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:10 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €132
      41% off
      €223 €132
    • MEL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | 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.

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 €105) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, the best time to book is in February, with an average price of €229. Try to avoid June, when prices are highest, averaging around €395.

€395
€312
€229
€146
    Cheapest
  • €238
    Nov
  • €231
    Dec
  • €288
    Jan
  • €229
    Feb
  • €273
    Mar
  • €239
    Apr
  • €265
    May
  • €395
    Jun
  • €360
    Jul
  • €290
    Aug
  • €329
    Sep
  • €270
    Oct

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average price of €377. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching €674.

€674
€526
€377
€229
    Cheapest
  • €468
    Nov
  • €431
    Dec
  • €528
    Jan
  • €504
    Feb
  • €618
    Mar
  • €492
    Apr
  • €636
    May
  • €674
    Jun
  • €667
    Jul
  • €637
    Aug
  • €642
    Sep
  • €377
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport is usually Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Monday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

€308
€288
€268
€248
    Cheapest
  • €308
    Mon
  • €294
    Tue
  • €269
    Wed
  • €291
    Thu
  • €270
    Fri
  • €268
    Sat
  • €269
    Sun

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

    9:15 PM

    MEL

    4h 30m

    12:15 AM

    DRW

    S 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. JQ780

    Melbourne Airport

    8:15 PM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    9:10 PM

    ADL

    S - T - T F S
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  4. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  5. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30 AM

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    ADL

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S - 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

    2:10 PM

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - S
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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 6 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 08:00, and the last departs at 20:45, 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 €469 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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 €130, and round-trip fares start from €260. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 26; 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, and around 14 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 €265. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €130. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 15 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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