Are there direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21% of flights from Darwin to Melbourne were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Darwin to Melbourne?

The typical direct flight time from Darwin to Melbourne is approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 3133 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to about 8 hours and 30 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do Darwin to Melbourne flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Darwin to Melbourne route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more affordable fares. Monitoring prices regularly over the trailing 30 days can be beneficial for this route.

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Darwin to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Only 4% of recent fares from Darwin to Melbourne were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne can be challenging. Right now, fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $425–$731, and a median of $580 over the last 90 days. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $291. Following closely are April, with a median of $294, and February, where the median fare is $307. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Darwin to Melbourne takes about 4h 10m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting flight taking 9h 35m. This means that while direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne are available, you should factor in additional travel time if your itinerary includes layovers, which typically involve 2 stopovers.

The route from Darwin to Melbourne covers a distance of 3133 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a substantial journey, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Melbourne

Regular price: A$439 - A$664

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

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Melbourne is AUD 439 to AUD 664. The current lowest deal is AUD 312 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 30.

now A$312

Low A$439

High A$664

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne is March, with a median price of $146. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $624. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$146

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$624

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Melbourne

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$805

A$519

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$825

A$560

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$734

A$527

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$832

A$533

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$833

A$459

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$830

A$459

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

A$1,294 → A$750

42%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

A$1,326 → A$790

40%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

A$1,304 → A$783

40%

1 night

Aug 14 - Aug 15

A$1,304 → A$783

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Melbourne are above the typical level, with 4% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $146. June is typically the most expensive month.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The typical direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne takes 4h 10m, while connecting flights average 9h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 79% of routes. Only 21% of recent fares were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with one recent deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Darwin to Melbourne are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~6 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$409

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Darwin to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$409

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~A$778

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Darwin to Melbourne is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $355. Booking 7-13 days out also offered relatively good prices, averaging around $425. However, waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in significantly higher prices, averaging $1121.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne is considered to be $425 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been $580. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $731 or less, indicating that securing a fare at or below $425 represents a competitive deal.

Historically, November has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Darwin to Melbourne, with a median price of $291. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $294. February was another affordable option, showing a median price of $307. These months typically offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $580.

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Darwin to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Melbourne

Regular price: A$439 - A$664

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

The regular price range for flights from Darwin to Melbourne is AUD 439 to AUD 664. The current lowest deal is AUD 312 with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 30.

now A$312

Low A$439

High A$664

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$146

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$624

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Melbourne

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$805

A$519

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$825

A$560

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (AVV)

Jetstar

A$734

A$527

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$832

A$533

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$833

A$459

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

A$830

A$459

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

A$1,294 → A$750

42%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

A$1,326 → A$790

40%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

A$1,304 → A$783

40%

1 night

Aug 14 - Aug 15

A$1,304 → A$783

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Darwin to Melbourne are above the typical level, with 4% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $146. June is typically the most expensive month.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The typical direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne takes 4h 10m, while connecting flights average 9h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 79% of routes. Only 21% of recent fares were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with one recent deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Darwin to Melbourne are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

Darwin International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Melbourne.

📍 ~6 km from Darwin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$409

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Darwin to Melbourne.

📍 ~19 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$409

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport can be a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

Melbourne, Australia

78% AI deal score

$1,293

$948

Save $345

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Darwin main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

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Oct 23

Jan 28

Nov 28

Jan 30

Oct 19

Oct 14

Oct 16

Oct 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from Darwin to Melbourne?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

What's the flight time from Darwin to Melbourne?

How often do Darwin to Melbourne flight prices drop?

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Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Darwin to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Darwin main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Jan 30

Oct 23

Jan 28

Nov 28

Jan 30

Oct 19

Oct 14

Oct 16

Oct 12

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

What's a cheap fare from Darwin to Melbourne?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?