Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin
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October 25 - October 29
MEL - Darwin
$393
$290
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October 26 - October 29
MEL - Darwin
$392
$290
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November 4 - November 24
MEL - Darwin
$303
$290
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November 4 - November 16
MEL - Darwin
$315
$290
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November 4 - November 9
MEL - Darwin
$333
$290
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November 4 - November 10
MEL - Darwin
$326
$290
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November 4 - November 12
MEL - Darwin
$322
$290
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November 4 - November 19
MEL - Darwin
$312
$290
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November 4 - November 23
MEL - Darwin
$308
$290
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November 4 - November 7
MEL - Darwin
$328
$290
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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Darwin
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
Flights from $252
June
Flights from $732
Direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Darwin
Fri, Jul 17
MEL - Darwin
Melbourne (MEL) - Darwin (DRW)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$669
$378
One-way
Fri, Jul 17
AVV - Darwin
Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)
Jetstar
$678
$411
One-way
Fri, Jul 17
AVV - Darwin
Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)
Jetstar
$722
$442
One-way
Fri, Jul 17
AVV - Darwin
Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)
Jetstar
$712
$464
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
AVV - Darwin
Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)
Jetstar
$695
$353
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
AVV - Darwin
Melbourne (AVV) - Darwin (DRW)
Jetstar
$685
$381
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Jul 24 - Jul 28
$728 → $344
53%
Jul 24 - Jul 30
$702 → $347
51%
Jul 18 - Jul 29
$695 → $353
49%
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)
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)
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)
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
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Oct 19
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$1,407
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$1,445
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$1,428
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$1,426
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$1,444
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$1,404
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$1,404
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$1,428
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$1,433
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Darwin, Australia
79% AI deal score
$1,331
$953
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Darwin, Australia
79% AI deal score
$1,310
$953
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$1,347
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$1,322
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Darwin, Australia
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$1,332
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$1,330
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$1,298
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$1,384
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$1,340
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$1,306
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