Are there direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

Historically, approximately 21% of flights from Darwin to Melbourne have been direct. For journeys involving connections, flights typically include a median of 2 stopovers. These trends are based on observations over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Darwin to Melbourne?

A direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne typically takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes. This route covers a distance of 3133 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes. The median duration for a direct flight is 250 minutes, while a flight with one stop typically takes 510 minutes.

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 for price reductions. This pattern has been observed across the trailing quarter, suggesting a consistent trend in price fluctuations for this particular route.

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Darwin to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from Darwin to Melbourne are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $425–$731, with a median of $580. Current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than usual for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you find cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne as they become available.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne, you'll find that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $291. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $294, and February, where the median fare is $307. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Darwin to Melbourne takes about 4h 10m. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 3133 km. While some direct flights are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median connecting flight time of 9h 35m for those with stopovers.

For flights from Darwin to Melbourne, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne are an option, you are more likely to find itineraries that include one or more stops.

How much is a round trip from Darwin to Melbourne

Regular price: A$388 - A$640

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range is AUD 388 to AUD 640. The current lowest deal is AUD 340 with Jetstar for travel from Jan 16-Feb 9.

now A$340

Low A$388

High A$640

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. Generally, prices are 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

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Melbourne

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,238

A$975

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,249

A$1,023

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,152

A$915

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

QantasLink

A$1,007

A$914

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$577

A$474

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$595

A$501

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

A$1,238 → A$975

21%

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

A$1,152 → A$915

21%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

A$1,249 → A$1,023

18%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

A$712 → A$494

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Darwin to Melbourne are above the typical level, with a median of $580.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $291 for flights to Melbourne.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 4 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 21% of recent flights from Darwin to Melbourne are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Darwin to Melbourne appear frequently.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~6 km from Darwin city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$360

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$360

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$855

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Jan 28

Melbourne, Australia

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Jan 30

Melbourne, Australia

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From DRW

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Dec 12

Melbourne, Australia

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$1,354

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Business Class

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Jan 23

Melbourne, Australia

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Business Class

From DRW

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Dec 29

Melbourne, Australia

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Business Class

From DRW

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Dec 29

Melbourne, Australia

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Dec 19

Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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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 within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $1121. For travelers planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 60+ days out averaged around $550, while those made 7-13 days in advance were approximately $425.

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 above $731 are typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, November has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Darwin to Melbourne, with a median price of $291. April also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $294. February is another favorable month, showing a median price of $307. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $580 for this route.

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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$388 - A$640

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range is AUD 388 to AUD 640. The current lowest deal is AUD 340 with Jetstar for travel from Jan 16-Feb 9.

now A$340

Low A$388

High A$640

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

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Darwin to Melbourne

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,238

A$975

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,249

A$1,023

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$1,152

A$915

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

QantasLink

A$1,007

A$914

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$577

A$474

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DRW - Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

A$595

A$501

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

A$1,238 → A$975

21%

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

A$1,152 → A$915

21%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

A$1,249 → A$1,023

18%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

A$712 → A$494

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Darwin to Melbourne are above the typical level, with a median of $580.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $291 for flights to Melbourne.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 4 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 21% of recent flights from Darwin to Melbourne are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Darwin to Melbourne appear frequently.

Darwin main airports to depart from

Darwin International (DRW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~6 km from Darwin city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$360

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$360

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

79% AI deal score

$1,350

$958

Save $392

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 November for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Jetstar 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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Jan 26

Jan 28

Jan 30

Dec 12

Jan 23

Dec 29

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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 November for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Jetstar 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

Dec 12

Jan 26

Jan 28

Jan 30

Dec 12

Jan 23

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 19

Nov 21

Dec 29

Dec 03

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?