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Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Darwin

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Flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Darwin

Cheapest one-way flight price £84
Cheapest return ticket price £158
Off-season travel month May
Peak season for travel February
Flight distance 3,150.56km
Average flight time 4 hours 34 minutes
Popular airline Jetstar Airways

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Darwin based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £302.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)?

    It takes about 4 hours 34 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)?

  • How many airports in Darwin (DRW)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Darwin (DRW): Darwin International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Darwin

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Darwin.
Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Melbourne to Darwin over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Mon, Jun 16, with one-way flights priced at just £99.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Melbourne to Darwin. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar Airways.
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It's usually best to book early. Flight tickets are often cheapest when they're first released, typically about a year before the departure date. So, have a look online as soon as the flights you're interested in become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you might still find some good deals as the departure date gets closer.
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