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Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
US$116
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 25m · Direct Sat, Dec 12
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Cheapest return
US$288
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia 4h 35m · Direct Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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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 US$116 and round-trip from US$288. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$288 US$424
      32% off
      32% off
      US$424 US$288
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$323 US$424
      24% off
      24% off
      US$424 US$323
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$326 US$424
      23% off
      23% off
      US$424 US$326
    • MEL 09:25
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      US$338
      20% off
      US$424 US$338
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 30 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 00:40
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 06:25
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jan 5 | Virgin Australia
      US$340
      20% off
      US$424 US$340
    • MEL 08:40
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$290
      32% off
      US$424 US$290
    • MEL 07:10
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$333
      21% off
      US$424 US$333
    • MEL 07:10
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      US$334
      21% off
      US$424 US$334
    • MEL 06:00
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
      DRW 16:50
      4h 15m
      Direct
      MEL 22:35
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      US$338
      20% off
      US$424 US$338
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$116 US$442
      74% off
      74% off
      US$442 US$116
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$126 US$442
      71% off
      71% off
      US$442 US$126
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$128 US$442
      71% off
      71% off
      US$442 US$128
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$135
      44% off
      US$240 US$135
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$136
      69% off
      US$442 US$136
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$144
      67% off
      US$442 US$144
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145
      67% off
      US$442 US$145
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 29 | Virgin Australia
      US$164
      32% off
      US$240 US$164
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 22 | Virgin Australia
      US$164
      32% off
      US$240 US$164
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$116 US$442
      74% off
      74% off
      US$442 US$116
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$126 US$442
      71% off
      71% off
      US$442 US$126
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$128 US$442
      71% off
      71% off
      US$442 US$128
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$135
      44% off
      US$240 US$135
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$136
      69% off
      US$442 US$136
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$144
      67% off
      US$442 US$144
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145
      67% off
      US$442 US$145
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 29 | Virgin Australia
      US$164
      32% off
      US$240 US$164
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 22 | Virgin Australia
      US$164
      32% off
      US$240 US$164
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$116 US$442
      74% off
      74% off
      US$442 US$116
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$126 US$442
      71% off
      71% off
      US$442 US$126
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$128 US$442
      71% off
      71% off
      US$442 US$128
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$136
      69% off
      US$442 US$136
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$144
      67% off
      US$442 US$144
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145
      67% off
      US$442 US$145
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Virgin Australia
      US$164
      63% off
      US$442 US$164
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      US$166
      62% off
      US$442 US$166
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 11 | Virgin Australia
      US$176
      60% off
      US$442 US$176
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 06:00
      7h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      US$430 US$1,539
      72% off
      72% off
      US$1,539 US$430
    • MEL 08:10
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      US$375 US$1,539
      76% off
      76% off
      US$1,539 US$375
    • MEL 09:25
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      US$605 US$1,539
      61% off
      61% off
      US$1,539 US$605
    • MEL 06:00
      7h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      US$892
      42% off
      US$1,539 US$892
    • MEL 08:10
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      US$660
      56% off
      US$1,539 US$660
    • MEL 09:25
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      US$1,246
      19% off
      US$1,539 US$1,246
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
      US$844
      45% off
      US$1,539 US$844
    • MEL 09:55
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:30
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$926
      40% off
      US$1,539 US$926
    • MEL 20:45
      4h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 23:50
      Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      US$1,061
      31% off
      US$1,539 US$1,061
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 20:15
      4h 20m
      Direct
      DRW 23:05
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      US$249 US$551
      55% off
      55% off
      US$551 US$249
    • MEL 20:15
      4h 20m
      Direct
      DRW 23:05
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      US$261 US$551
      53% off
      53% off
      US$551 US$261
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$116 US$442
      74% off
      74% off
      US$442 US$116
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Feb 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$126
      71% off
      US$442 US$126
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Feb 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$128
      71% off
      US$442 US$128
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Tue, Dec 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$135
      44% off
      US$240 US$135
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jan 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$136
      69% off
      US$442 US$136
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, Dec 25 | Jetstar Airways
      US$144
      67% off
      US$442 US$144
    • MEL 13:15
      4h 25m
      Direct
      DRW 16:10
      Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      US$145
      67% off
      US$442 US$145
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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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 US$116) 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 Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of US$416. June sees the highest fares, around US$745.

US$745
US$581
US$416
US$252
    Cheapest
  • US$517
    Nov
  • US$476
    Dec
  • US$584
    Jan
  • US$557
    Feb
  • US$683
    Mar
  • US$544
    Apr
  • US$703
    May
  • US$745
    Jun
  • US$738
    Jul
  • US$704
    Aug
  • US$710
    Sep
  • US$416
    Oct

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

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

Based on Trip.com 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 US$253. June sees the highest fares, around US$437.

US$437
US$345
US$253
US$161
    Cheapest
  • US$263
    Nov
  • US$256
    Dec
  • US$319
    Jan
  • US$253
    Feb
  • US$302
    Mar
  • US$264
    Apr
  • US$292
    May
  • US$437
    Jun
  • US$398
    Jul
  • US$321
    Aug
  • US$364
    Sep
  • US$299
    Oct

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

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

US$340
US$318
US$296
US$274
    Cheapest
  • US$340
    Mon
  • US$325
    Tue
  • US$298
    Wed
  • US$322
    Thu
  • US$298
    Fri
  • US$296
    Sat
  • US$297
    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.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ678

    Melbourne Airport

    21:15

    MEL

    4h 30m

    00:15

    DRW

    S M T - T - S
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  2. VA1467

    Melbourne Airport

    20:45

    MEL

    4h 35m

    23:50

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. JQ780

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:10

    ADL

    S - T - T F S
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  4. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  5. JQ772

    Melbourne Airport

    10:30

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    ADL

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T - T - S

  7. JQ782

    Melbourne Airport

    21:00

    MEL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    21:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ688

    Adelaide Airport

    14:10

    ADL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    17:00

    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 US$518 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:10 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 13:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:30 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 01:30.
    • 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 US$135, and round-trip fares start from US$288. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 29; 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 US$293. 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 US$135. 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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