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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £83 and round-trip from £180. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £180 £280
      36% off
      36% off
      £280 £180
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £204 £280
      27% off
      27% off
      £280 £204
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £213 £280
      24% off
      24% off
      £280 £213
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      £213
      24% off
      £280 £213
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £220
      21% off
      £280 £220
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £220
      21% off
      £280 £220
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £225
      20% off
      £280 £225
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      £226
      19% off
      £280 £226
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      £226
      19% off
      £280 £226
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £83 £190
      56% off
      56% off
      £190 £83
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £104 £330
      68% off
      68% off
      £330 £104
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £108 £330
      67% off
      67% off
      £330 £108
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £124
      62% off
      £330 £124
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      62% off
      £330 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      62% off
      £330 £125
    • DRW 17:20
      13h 15m
      1 stop
      MEL 08:05
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      £127
      33% off
      £190 £127
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      £130
      61% off
      £330 £130
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      £131
      60% off
      £330 £131
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £104 £358
      71% off
      71% off
      £358 £104
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £108 £358
      70% off
      70% off
      £358 £108
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £124 £358
      65% off
      65% off
      £358 £124
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      65% off
      £358 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      65% off
      £358 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      £130
      64% off
      £358 £130
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      £131
      63% off
      £358 £131
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
      £142
      60% off
      £358 £142
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      £178
      50% off
      £358 £178
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £83 £190
      56% off
      56% off
      £190 £83
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £104 £330
      68% off
      68% off
      £330 £104
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £108 £330
      67% off
      67% off
      £330 £108
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £124
      62% off
      £330 £124
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      62% off
      £330 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      62% off
      £330 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      £130
      61% off
      £330 £130
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      £131
      60% off
      £330 £131
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      £134
      28% off
      £190 £134
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      £134 £912
      85% off
      85% off
      £912 £134
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £171 £912
      81% off
      81% off
      £912 £171
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      £191 £912
      79% off
      79% off
      £912 £191
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      £301
      67% off
      £912 £301
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      £310
      66% off
      £912 £310
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      £366
      60% off
      £912 £366
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      £435
      52% off
      £912 £435
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      £531
      42% off
      £912 £531
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £646
      28% off
      £912 £646
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 23:55
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 05:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      £284 £770
      63% off
      63% off
      £770 £284
    • DRW 23:55
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 05:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      £319 £770
      59% off
      59% off
      £770 £319
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £83 £190
      56% off
      56% off
      £190 £83
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £104
      68% off
      £330 £104
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £108
      67% off
      £330 £108
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £124
      62% off
      £330 £124
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      62% off
      £330 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Virgin Australia
      £125
      62% off
      £330 £125
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 31 | Virgin Australia
      £130
      61% off
      £330 £130
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Melbourne 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 Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne 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 Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in January, with an average price of £157. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach £304.

£304
£231
£157
£84
    Cheapest
  • £210
    Oct
  • £204
    Nov
  • £263
    Dec
  • £157
    Jan
  • £180
    Feb
  • £181
    Mar
  • £178
    Apr
  • £173
    May
  • £232
    Jun
  • £304
    Jul
  • £274
    Aug
  • £269
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, June is often the month to find the lowest fares from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of £263. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £795.

£795
£529
£263
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    Cheapest
  • £361
    Oct
  • £392
    Nov
  • £460
    Dec
  • £290
    Jan
  • £322
    Feb
  • £346
    Mar
  • £510
    Apr
  • £371
    May
  • £263
    Jun
  • £795
    Jul
  • £533
    Aug
  • £510
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne 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 Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£271
£234
£197
£160
  • £206
    Mon
  • £197
    Tue
  • £210
    Wed
  • £235
    Thu
  • £271
    Fri
  • £210
    Sat
  • £220
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from £83) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £83
Virgin Australia
From £128
Qantas Airways
From £203
Airnorth
From £405
Singapore Airlines
From £680

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What is the flight schedule from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Darwin to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  2. VA1456

    Darwin International Airport

    00:40

    DRW

    4h 15m

    06:25

    MEL

    - M - W - F -
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  3. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    17:20

    DRW

    3h 45m

    Direct

    22:05

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
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  4. JQ771

    Adelaide Airport

    07:10

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    09:00

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    17:20

    DRW

    3h 45m

    Direct

    22:05

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
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  6. JQ773

    Adelaide Airport

    12:00

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    13:50

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    17:20

    DRW

    3h 45m

    Direct

    22:05

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
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  8. JQ779

    Adelaide Airport

    18:30

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    20:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Darwin International Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,136.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £83
Cheapest return ticket price £180

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 56 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 01:50, and the last departs at 17:00, 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £417 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2528 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from £83, and round-trip fares start from £180. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 4 minutes, and around 16 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 Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is £254. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from £83. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Melbourne 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 Darwin International Airport and Melbourne 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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