How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

For as low as $491, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from Melbourne in 4h 20m. The distance from Melbourne to Darwin is about 3130 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin round-trip?

Currently priced at $240, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $277 and $333, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Darwin is $182. On average you can expect to pay $882. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Darwin), can usually be booked for $464.

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Darwin?

Before booking your flight to Darwin from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (94%), Qatar Airways (91%), China Eastern( 87%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Darwin?

Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Darwin.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from Melbourne?

Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Darwin. 3 airlines have flights to Darwin from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Darwin should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$228+ Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Darwin are usually found in November or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Round-trip from	$385
One-way from	$228
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$566

Jetstar
18/10-27/10
Nonstop
8h 45m total
Melbourne to Darwin

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Jetstar
15/2
Nonstop
4h 20m total
Melbourne to Darwin

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 18/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Mon 27/1001:55DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$385

Sun 12/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1000:40DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$412

Sat 11/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Sat 18/1017:40DRW - MEL

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$464

Sat 8/1122:15MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Sun 16/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$479

Sun 12/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Sat 18/1017:40DRW - MEL

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$481

Mon 13/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1014:05DRW - MEL

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$487

Fri 14/1120:45MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$488

Mon 13/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Sun 19/1000:20DRW - MEL

1 stop29h 50mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$490

Tue 25/1110:20AVV - DRW

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Sun 30/1100:10DRW - AVV

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$539

Wed 12/1115:00AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 50mJetstar

Sun 23/1100:10DRW - AVV

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$542

Tue 14/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AVV

2 stops43h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$557

Mon 13/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Sun 19/1000:20DRW - AVV

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$601

Best flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 8/1122:15MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Sun 16/1117:20DRW - MEL

1 stop14h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$491

Fri 7/1120:45MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1117:20DRW - MEL

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$508

Fri 31/1007:45MEL - DRW

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1100:40DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$520

Sun 12/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Fri 17/1001:30DRW - MEL

1 stop8h 25mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$527

Tue 25/1110:20AVV - DRW

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Sun 30/1100:10DRW - AVV

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$539

Sat 18/1007:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Thu 30/1001:55DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$547

Tue 14/1007:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1001:50DRW - MEL

1 stop7h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$553

Tue 14/1007:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:10DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$553

Wed 15/1007:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:50DRW - MEL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$557

Tue 14/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AVV

2 stops43h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$557

Tue 25/1114:55MEL - DRW

1 stop9h 55mJetstar

Sun 30/1100:10DRW - MEL

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$590

Mon 13/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Sun 19/1000:20DRW - MEL

2 stops15h 50mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$599

Mon 13/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Sun 19/1000:20DRW - AVV

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$601

Wed 15/1016:40AVV - DRW

1 stop8h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:50DRW - AVV

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$608

Sun 12/1006:00AVV - DRW

1 stop19h 00mJetstar

Fri 17/1001:30DRW - AVV

1 stop18h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$614

Tue 14/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Tue 14/1001:50DRW - AVV

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$721

Mon 6/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Sat 11/1001:50DRW - AVV

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$782

Wed 26/1108:10AVV - DRW

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Fri 28/1115:55DRW - AVV

1 stop22h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$826

Mon 27/1015:00AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 50mJetstar

Mon 27/1001:05DRW - AVV

1 stop13h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$841

Direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Darwin based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sat 18/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Mon 27/1001:55DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$385

Sun 12/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1000:40DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$412

Sat 8/1122:15MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Sun 16/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$479

Mon 13/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:10DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$481

Fri 14/1120:45MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$488

Wed 12/1120:45MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$490

Sat 8/1122:15MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1100:40DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$493

Fri 7/1120:45MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$496

Fri 14/1120:45MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 35mVirgin Australia

Sun 16/1100:40DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$508

Mon 13/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Sun 19/1001:10DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$544

Sat 8/1122:15MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Sat 15/1116:50DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$545

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 23/909:40MEL - DRW

1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/900:35DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$787

Wed 24/907:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/914:40DRW - MEL

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$739

Thu 25/907:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Tue 14/1001:50DRW - MEL

1 stop7h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$613

Thu 25/907:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1000:40DRW - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$791

Sat 11/1016:40AVV - DRW

1 stop8h 20mJetstar

Fri 17/1001:30DRW - AVV

1 stop18h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$646

Sun 12/1006:00AVV - DRW

1 stop19h 00mJetstar

Fri 17/1001:30DRW - AVV

1 stop18h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$614

Mon 13/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Sun 19/1000:20DRW - AVV

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$601

Tue 14/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/1001:50DRW - AVV

2 stops43h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$557

Tue 14/1016:55AVV - DRW

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Tue 14/1001:50DRW - AVV

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$721

Wed 15/1016:40AVV - DRW

1 stop8h 20mJetstar

Thu 16/1001:50DRW - AVV

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$608

Thu 16/1014:55AVV - DRW

1 stop10h 05mJetstar

Wed 22/1000:20DRW - AVV

1 stop21h 00mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$655

Thu 23/1014:55AVV - DRW

1 stop10h 05mJetstar

Tue 28/1000:10DRW - AVV

1 stop8h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$622

One-way flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sun 15/213:15MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$228

Wed 8/1021:15MEL - DRW

1 stop29h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$243

Wed 15/1007:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$246

Wed 29/1008:45MEL - DRW

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$249

Fri 31/1007:45MEL - DRW

1 stop10h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$252

Thu 9/1021:20MEL - DRW

Nonstop4h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$258

Tue 14/1007:00MEL - DRW

1 stop11h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$261

Mon 6/1021:15MEL - DRW

1 stop29h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$268

Wed 15/1016:40AVV - DRW

1 stop8h 20mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$270

Tue 4/1120:55AVV - DRW

1 stop27h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$282

Tue 14/1021:40AVV - DRW

1 stop28h 25mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$292

Thu 9/1006:00AVV - DRW

1 stop19h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$306

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

22:15-01:05

Nonstop4h 20m

Darwin

Sun 16/11

17:20-09:10

1 stop14h 20m

$491

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

20:45-23:50

Nonstop4h 35m

Darwin

Sun 16/11

17:20-09:10

1 stop14h 20m

$508

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

07:45-16:30

1 stop10h 15m

Darwin

Mon 3/11

00:40-06:25

Nonstop4h 15m

$520

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

21:20-00:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Fri 17/10

01:30-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

$527

MelbourneDarwin

AVV - DRW

AVVDRW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 25/11

10:20-23:20

1 stop14h 30m

Darwin

Sun 30/11

00:10-09:45

1 stop8h 05m

$539

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

07:00-16:45

1 stop11h 15m

Darwin

Thu 30/10

01:55-07:40

Nonstop4h 15m

$547

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

07:00-16:45

1 stop11h 15m

Darwin

Tue 14/10

01:50-10:35

1 stop7h 15m

$553

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

07:00-16:45

1 stop11h 15m

Darwin

Mon 20/10

01:10-06:50

Nonstop4h 10m

$553

MelbourneDarwin

MEL - DRW

MELDRW

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

07:00-16:45

1 stop11h 15m

Darwin

Thu 16/10

01:50-23:25

1 stop20h 05m

$557

MelbourneDarwin

AVV - DRW

AVVDRW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 14/10

16:55-00:50

1 stop9h 25m

Darwin

Mon 20/10

01:50-22:50

2 stops43h 30m

$557

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Melbourne to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DRW?

When flying from Melbourne to Darwin, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Darwin?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Darwin flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Darwin

The most flights from ME1 to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Darwin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from Melbourne?
Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Darwin. 3 airlines have flights to Darwin from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Darwin should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?
For as low as $491, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from Melbourne in 4h 20m. The distance from Melbourne to Darwin is about 3130 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin round-trip?
Currently priced at $240, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $277 and $333, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Darwin?
Before booking your flight to Darwin from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (94%), Qatar Airways (91%), China Eastern( 87%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Darwin is $182. On average you can expect to pay $882. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Darwin), can usually be booked for $464.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Darwin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Darwin?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Melbourne to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$240	Average$598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$277	Average$588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$333	Average$796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Darwin are usually found in November or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.