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Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
CAD 178
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 15m · Direct Sat, Jan 9
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Cheapest return
CAD 422
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 15m · Direct Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 14
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January
Cheapest
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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 CAD 178 and round-trip from CAD 422. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jan 14 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 422 CAD 694
      39% off
      39% off
      CAD 694 CAD 422
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Jan 18 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 469 CAD 694
      32% off
      32% off
      CAD 694 CAD 469
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 10 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Jan 16 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 480 CAD 694
      31% off
      31% off
      CAD 694 CAD 480
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Jan 16 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 504
      27% off
      CAD 694 CAD 504
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Jan 16 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 544
      22% off
      CAD 694 CAD 544
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jan 14 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 544
      22% off
      CAD 694 CAD 544
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jan 14 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 544
      22% off
      CAD 694 CAD 544
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 544
      22% off
      CAD 694 CAD 544
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 544
      22% off
      CAD 694 CAD 544
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 178 CAD 354
      50% off
      50% off
      CAD 354 CAD 178
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179 CAD 354
      49% off
      49% off
      CAD 354 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179 CAD 340
      47% off
      47% off
      CAD 340 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179
      47% off
      CAD 340 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 191
      46% off
      CAD 354 CAD 191
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 192
      46% off
      CAD 354 CAD 192
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 193
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 193
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Feb 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 194
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 194
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 178 CAD 354
      50% off
      50% off
      CAD 354 CAD 178
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179 CAD 354
      49% off
      49% off
      CAD 354 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179 CAD 340
      47% off
      47% off
      CAD 340 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179
      47% off
      CAD 340 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 191
      46% off
      CAD 354 CAD 191
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 192
      46% off
      CAD 354 CAD 192
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 193
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 193
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Feb 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 194
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 194
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 178 CAD 1,091
      84% off
      84% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 178
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179 CAD 1,091
      84% off
      84% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179 CAD 1,091
      84% off
      84% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 193
      82% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 193
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Feb 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      82% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 194
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      82% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 194
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 21 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 194
      82% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 194
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 206
      81% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 206
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 227
      79% off
      CAD 1,091 CAD 227
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 1,416 CAD 1,784
      21% off
      21% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 1,416
    • DRW 12:00
      7h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 20:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 1,083 CAD 1,784
      39% off
      39% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 1,083
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 641 CAD 1,784
      64% off
      64% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 641
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 862
      52% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 862
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 570
      68% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 570
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 981
      45% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 981
    • DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 256
      86% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 256
    • DRW 13:20
      4h 25m
      Direct
      MEL 19:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 864
      52% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 864
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      CAD 367
      79% off
      CAD 1,784 CAD 367
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 23:55
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 05:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 639 CAD 846
      24% off
      24% off
      CAD 846 CAD 639
    • DRW 23:55
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 05:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      CAD 655 CAD 846
      23% off
      23% off
      CAD 846 CAD 655
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 178 CAD 354
      50% off
      50% off
      CAD 354 CAD 178
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179
      49% off
      CAD 354 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jan 24 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179
      47% off
      CAD 340 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 179
      47% off
      CAD 340 CAD 179
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 191
      46% off
      CAD 354 CAD 191
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 192
      46% off
      CAD 354 CAD 192
    • DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CAD 193
      43% off
      CAD 340 CAD 193
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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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 CAD 178) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in June, with an average price of CAD 501. July sees the highest fares, around CAD 1,515.

CAD 1,515
CAD 1,008
CAD 501
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    Cheapest
  • CAD 746
    Nov
  • CAD 877
    Dec
  • CAD 552
    Jan
  • CAD 614
    Feb
  • CAD 658
    Mar
  • CAD 972
    Apr
  • CAD 706
    May
  • CAD 501
    Jun
  • CAD 1,515
    Jul
  • CAD 1,016
    Aug
  • CAD 972
    Sep
  • CAD 549
    Oct

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com 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 CAD 299. July sees the highest fares, around CAD 578.

CAD 578
CAD 439
CAD 299
CAD 160
    Cheapest
  • CAD 391
    Nov
  • CAD 500
    Dec
  • CAD 299
    Jan
  • CAD 343
    Feb
  • CAD 344
    Mar
  • CAD 340
    Apr
  • CAD 329
    May
  • CAD 442
    Jun
  • CAD 578
    Jul
  • CAD 523
    Aug
  • CAD 512
    Sep
  • CAD 434
    Oct

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

CAD 523
CAD 453
CAD 383
CAD 313
  • CAD 403
    Mon
  • CAD 383
    Tue
  • CAD 397
    Wed
  • CAD 446
    Thu
  • CAD 523
    Fri
  • CAD 398
    Sat
  • CAD 420
    Sun

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

    17:00

    DRW

    4h 10m

    22:40

    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

    17:45

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    22:25

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
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  4. JQ779

    Adelaide Airport

    18:50

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Direct

    20:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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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 59 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 00:40, and the last departs at 17:30, 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 CAD 792 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 10:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 18:05 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 23:55.
    • 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 CAD 178, and round-trip fares start from CAD 422. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Jan 9; 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 3 hours 57 minutes, 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 Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is CAD 485. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from CAD 178. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 14 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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