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October 25 - October 29

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

MEL - Darwin

$393

$290

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October 26 - October 29

Cheapest

Best

MEL - Darwin

$392

$290

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November 4 - November 24

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$303

$290

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November 4 - November 16

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$315

$290

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November 4 - November 9

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$333

$290

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November 4 - November 10

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$326

$290

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November 4 - November 12

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$322

$290

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November 4 - November 19

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$312

$290

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November 4 - November 23

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$308

$290

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November 4 - November 7

Cheapest

MEL - Darwin

$328

$290

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Darwin

A typical journey from Melbourne to Darwin takes about 8h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the remaining flights typically connecting once. The route itself covers a distance of 3133 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For those seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin, prices typically range from $271–$694, with a median of $361. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 23% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Darwin? The most affordable month to travel is typically August, with a median fare of $252. Other cost-effective options include November, where the median fare is $278, and April, with a median fare of $296.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Darwin

Regular price: $329 - $519

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Darwin are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Darwin typically range from $329 to $519. The current lowest deal is $290 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, for travel from Oct 25 to Oct 29.

now $290

Low $329

High $519

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Darwin

Flights from Melbourne to Darwin are cheapest in August, with a median price of $252. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $732. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $252

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $732

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Darwin

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Darwin

Melbourne (MEL) - Darwin (DRW)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

$669

$378

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Darwin

Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$678

$411

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Darwin

Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$722

$442

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Darwin

Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$712

$464

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Darwin

Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$695

$353

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - Darwin

Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)

Jetstar

$685

$381

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Darwin

4 nights

Jul 24 - Jul 28

$728 → $344

53%

6 nights

Jul 24 - Jul 30

$702 → $347

51%

11 nights

Jul 18 - Jul 29

$695 → $353

49%

5 nights

Jul 24 - Jul 29

$712 → $372

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Darwin

Melbourne - Darwin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Darwin are above the typical level, with a median price of $361.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Darwin, with a median price of $252.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 50m

The median flight time from Melbourne to Darwin is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

47% of deals are for direct flights

Historically, 47% of deals for this route are for direct flights, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Darwin are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights to Darwin (DRW).

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$290

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Darwin (DRW).

📍 ~55 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$356

Darwin main airports to arrive at

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Darwin.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$290

Airports nearby Darwin used as alternative

RAAF Base Tindal (KTR)

Consider RAAF Base Tindal as a regional alternative, especially if traveling to the Big Rivers region.

📍 ~270 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1092

East Kimberley Regional (KNX)

Cheapest

East Kimberley Regional is a major hub for the East Kimberley region with reliable commercial services.

📍 ~520 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$686

Gove (GOV)

Gove offers an alternative for reaching remote areas of the Northern Territory's Arnhem Land region.

📍 ~420 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$980

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL)

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International is the nearest international airport to Darwin, connecting to Southeast Asia.

📍 ~680 km from Darwin

💸 Flights from ~$736

Maningrida (MNG)

Maningrida is a regional alternative within the Northern Territory for local travel.

📍 ~340 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1026

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Darwin

71% AI deal score

$1,468

From MEL

Elite

Dec 03

Darwin, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,494

From MEL

Elite

Nov 23

Darwin, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,494

From MEL

Elite

Nov 12

Darwin, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,494

From MEL

Elite

Nov 23

Darwin, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,494

From MEL

Elite

Dec 07

Darwin, Australia

71% AI deal score

$1,494

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Darwin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Darwin is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $365. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed a relatively low average price of $372. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before the flight typically resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1010.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to Darwin is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $271. The median price for this route historically has been $361. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $694 or less. Aiming for prices around the $271 mark can help secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Darwin are August, with a median price of $252, and November, with a median price of $278. April also showed a relatively low median price of $296. The annual median price for this route is $361, indicating that these months offer prices below the yearly average.

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