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DRW — MEL
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Melbourne are usually found in January or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 30/8$378
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Wed 2/1213:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$396
Wed 18/1116:50 -
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Wed 2/1213:15 -
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Deal found 26/8$401
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 20/1013:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$412
Sun 18/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 26/8$419
Sun 15/1116:50 -
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Wed 2/1213:15 -
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Deal found 26/8$421
Tue 17/1116:50 -
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Tue 1/1213:15 -
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Deal found 26/8$426
Tue 17/1116:50 -
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Sun 6/1220:45 -
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Deal found 26/8$430
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Fri 4/1220:45 -
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Deal found 26/8$434
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Deal found 29/8$715
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Deal found 30/8$717
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Deal found 30/8$769
Best flights from Darwin to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Sat 17/1017:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Mon 19/1013:15 -
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Deal found 27/8$445
Fri 20/1116:50 -
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Mon 23/1107:10 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 28/8$557
Wed 14/1011:45 -
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Wed 21/1006:00 -
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Deal found 30/8$631
Wed 14/1017:00 -
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Wed 21/1013:15 -
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Deal found 30/8$515
Mon 12/1017:00 -
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Mon 19/1013:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$529
Sun 15/1114:20 -
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Thu 3/1207:10 -
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Deal found 28/8$632
Fri 16/1017:00 -
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Sun 18/1013:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$533
Fri 4/912:45 -
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Tue 27/1006:00 -
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Deal found 31/8$703
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Thu 25/220:55 -
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Deal found 26/8$804
Wed 11/1101:10 -
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Deal found 26/8$823
Sun 27/918:45 -
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Sun 4/1018:50 -
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Deal found 29/8$715
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Deal found 27/8$782
Sun 27/918:00 -
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Sun 4/1013:15 -
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Deal found 29/8$797
Fri 25/901:15 -
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Tue 29/916:40 -
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Deal found 30/8$798
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Mon 23/1120:55 -
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Deal found 27/8$816
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Sat 13/214:05 -
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Deal found 31/8$828
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Sun 14/206:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 28/8$830
Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Darwin to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Tue 23/216:50 -
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Tue 2/313:15 -
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Deal found 26/8$359
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 30/8$378
Tue 17/1116:50 -
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Deal found 28/8$396
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 20/1013:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$412
Sun 18/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 26/8$419
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Tue 1/1213:15 -
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Deal found 28/8$430
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Deal found 27/8$433
Tue 17/1116:50 -
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Deal found 28/8$435
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Mon 19/1013:15 -
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Deal found 27/8$445
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Deal found 28/8$449
Sun 29/1100:40 -
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Thu 10/1213:15 -
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Deal found 31/8$452
Last-minute flights from Darwin to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 4/912:45 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 31/8$617
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Deal found 31/8$703
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Deal found 30/8$540
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 30/8$648
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Deal found 30/8$696
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Thu 1/1013:15 -
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Deal found 30/8$667
Fri 25/912:45 -
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Mon 5/1007:10 -
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Deal found 28/8$669
Fri 25/912:45 -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 5/1013:15 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 28/8$713
Sat 26/912:45 -
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Thu 1/1013:15 -
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Deal found 29/8$671
Sat 26/918:45 -
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Sat 3/1009:40 -
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Deal found 29/8$702
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Fri 2/1007:10 -
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Deal found 30/8$706
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Sun 4/1018:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 29/8$715
One-way flights from Darwin to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Darwin to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Wed 7/1017:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 27/8$261
Tue 13/1017:00 -
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Deal found 29/8$262
Mon 9/1117:20 -
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Deal found 27/8$264
Wed 10/200:40 -
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Deal found 31/8$271
Mon 9/1119:05 -
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Deal found 27/8$283
Sat 14/1119:05 -
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Deal found 27/8$288
Sun 18/1017:45 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 31/8$288
Fri 23/1017:45 -
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Deal found 31/8$292
Fri 22/117:20 -
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Deal found 27/8$293
Wed 14/1017:00 -
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Deal found 31/8$294
Mon 15/217:20 -
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Deal found 27/8$296
Fri 12/216:50 -
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Deal found 28/8$300
Find flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to Melbourne that are best for you.
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DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Sat 17/10
17:00-22:40
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 19/10
13:15-16:15
Nonstop4h 30m
$445
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Wed 14/10
17:00-22:40
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
13:15-16:15
Nonstop4h 30m
$515
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Mon 12/10
17:00-22:40
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 19/10
13:15-16:15
Nonstop4h 30m
$529
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 16/10
17:00-22:40
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 18/10
13:15-16:15
Nonstop4h 30m
$533
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 20/11
16:50-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Mon 23/11
07:10-13:35
1 stop7h 55m
$557
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Wed 14/10
11:45-23:05
1 stop9h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
06:00-13:15
1 stop8h 45m
$631
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Sun 15/11
14:20-23:15
1 stop7h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 3/12
07:10-13:35
1 stop7h 55m
$632
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 4/9
12:45-20:35
1 stop7h 20m
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
06:00-13:35
1 stop9h 05m
$703
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - AVV Melbourne Avalon
DRWAVV
Darwin
Sun 27/9
18:45-18:15
1 stop23h 00m
Melbourne Avalon
Sun 4/10
18:50-17:00
1 stop23h 40m
$715
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - AVV Melbourne Avalon
DRWAVV
Darwin
Mon 4/1
00:10-14:05
1 stop12h 25m
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 6/1
10:20-23:25
1 stop14h 35m
$782
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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Melbourne
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne (average of $405). Flying from Darwin to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 DRW to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Darwin to Melbourne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Melbourne
Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
The most flights from DRW to ME1 are scheduled on a Sunday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Darwin to Melbourne flights typically cost between $509 and $797 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $359 on Jetstar (23 Feb–2 Mar).
How often are flights from Darwin to Melbourne delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Darwin and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Darwin to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Darwin to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 31 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Darwin to Melbourne, such as Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Darwin to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Darwin to Melbourne?
Located just 6.4 km from the city centre, Darwin is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Darwin. Booking flights from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
Departing from Darwin to Melbourne will take you 4h 10m. The distance between Darwin and Melbourne is about 3130 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne round-trip?
According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($223), Jetstar ($224), and Qantas Airways ($341) offers the cheapest pricing from Darwin to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Darwin to Melbourne for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Melbourne one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Darwin to Melbourne for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Melbourne?
Consider Japan Airlines (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%) or Cathay Pacific (99%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Darwin to Melbourne.
What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne?
While on average a flight from Darwin to Melbourne is generally $496, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $225. When looking at the most popular route, (Darwin - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $412 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne 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 Darwin to Melbourne?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne (average of $405). Flying from Darwin to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Darwin to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2026.
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