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DRW — MEL
10 Oct — 17 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 54 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 10 September 2026.
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 20/1013:15 -
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Deal found 8/9$410
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 8/9$425
Wed 28/1016:50 -
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Tue 3/1113:15 -
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Deal found 7/9$429
Mon 19/1017:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Tue 27/1013:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 6/9$440
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Sun 18/1013:15 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 7/9$453
Tue 13/1017:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Mon 19/1013:15 -
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Deal found 6/9$457
Sun 18/1017:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Tue 27/1013:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 7/9$460
Sat 31/1019:05 -
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Wed 4/1121:15 -
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Deal found 6/9$652
Sun 18/1017:45 -
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Tue 27/1014:50 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 7/9$659
Tue 6/1017:45 -
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Tue 13/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 7/9$673
Tue 6/1017:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Thu 8/1016:40 -
1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 7/9$692
Fri 16/1001:15 -
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1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 8/9$698
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 10 September 2026.
Sat 16/116:50 -
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Deal found 10/9$314
Fri 23/1014:05 -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 28/1006:00 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 9/9$630
Fri 20/1116:50 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Mon 23/1106:15 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 7/9$677
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop12h 45m
Tue 10/1113:15 -
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Deal found 10/9$557
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1 stop12h 45m
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1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 9/9$557
Fri 9/1011:45 -
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Fri 16/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 8/9$630
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Deal found 7/9$630
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Mon 9/1108:45 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 9/9$609
Wed 7/1014:05 -
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Wed 14/1007:10 -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 7/9$630
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Deal found 9/9$779
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Deal found 10/9$662
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Deal found 10/9$721
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop12h 45m
Sun 8/1113:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 7/9$673
Fri 25/1216:50 -
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Wed 30/1213:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 8/9$696
Fri 16/1001:15 -
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Tue 27/1014:50 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 8/9$698
Sun 8/1100:10 -
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Wed 11/1114:50 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 9/9$719
Sun 4/1017:45 -
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Thu 8/1020:10 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 9/9$723
Sun 4/1017:45 -
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Wed 7/1014:55 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 9/9$768
Mon 28/918:45 -
1 stop24h 20m
Mon 5/1018:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 6/9$775
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1 stop8h 05m
Wed 4/1114:50 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 6/9$806
Sun 1/1117:20 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 8/1106:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 10/9$811
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1 stop13h 55m
Sat 13/214:05 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 7/9$821
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1 stop12h 35m
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1 stop8h 20m
Deal found 9/9$838
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 10 September 2026.
Sat 17/1017:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Tue 20/1013:15 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Deal found 8/9$410
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 8/9$425
Wed 28/1016:50 -
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Tue 3/1113:15 -
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Deal found 7/9$429
Mon 19/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 6/9$440
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Sun 18/1013:15 -
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Deal found 7/9$453
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Mon 19/1013:15 -
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Deal found 6/9$457
Sun 18/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 7/9$460
Last-minute flights from Darwin to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne. Data last updated 10 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/1017:45 -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 13/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 7/9$673
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Deal found 7/9$692
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Mon 19/1013:15 -
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Deal found 6/9$457
Fri 16/1001:15 -
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Tue 27/1014:50 -
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Deal found 8/9$698
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 20/1013:15 -
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Deal found 8/9$410
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 8/9$425
Sat 17/1017:00 -
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Deal found 7/9$453
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 7/9$460
Sun 18/1017:45 -
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Tue 27/1014:50 -
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Deal found 7/9$659
Mon 19/1017:00 -
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Tue 27/1013:15 -
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Deal found 6/9$440
Wed 28/1016:50 -
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Tue 3/1113:15 -
Nonstop4h 25m
Deal found 7/9$429
Sat 31/1019:05 -
1 stop24h 05m
Wed 4/1121:15 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 6/9$652
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 10 September 2026.
Fri 30/1000:40 -
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Deal found 9/9$245
Fri 30/1016:50 -
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Deal found 6/9$264
Sun 1/1117:20 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 10/9$270
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 6/9$280
Sun 25/1017:20 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 6/9$289
Fri 23/1017:45 -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9$289
Mon 26/1019:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/9$294
Fri 30/1017:20 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/9$296
Sat 31/1019:05 -
1 stop27h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9$300
Thu 15/1014:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 6/9$305
Sun 1/1117:20 -
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Deal found 10/9$309
Tue 9/200:10 -
1 stop21h 35m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9$310
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 10 September 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 10 September 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
Tue 9/2
16:50-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$238
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Wed 10/2
00:40-06:25
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$255
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 30/10
16:50-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$264
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 23/10
17:45-20:20
1 stop25h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$294
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - AVV Melbourne Avalon
DRWAVV
Darwin
Sat 31/10
19:05-20:40
1 stop24h 05m
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$298
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Sun 1/11
16:50-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$299
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 1/1
16:50-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$299
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Sat 16/1
16:50-22:35
Nonstop4h 15m
Melbourne
Sat 23/1
13:15-16:10
Nonstop4h 25m
$314
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Tue 9/2
14:20-00:15
1 stop8h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$316
DarwinMelbourne
DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne
DRWMEL
Darwin
Fri 12/2
14:20-00:15
1 stop8h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$316
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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 $401). Flying from Darwin to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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 10 September 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Darwin to Melbourne in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% 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 10 September 2026.
The most flights from DRW to ME1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 $512 and $802 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $314 on Jetstar (16 Jan–23 Jan).
How often are flights from Darwin to Melbourne delayed?
About 19% 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 53 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 5 September 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 10 September 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 5 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 15m. The distance between Darwin and Melbourne is about 3130 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne round-trip?
According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($220), Jetstar ($221), and Qantas Airways ($338) offers the cheapest pricing from Darwin to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Darwin to Melbourne for 58% 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 $173. 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 (100%) 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 $520, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $224. When looking at the most popular route, (Darwin - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $410 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 $401). Flying from Darwin to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $660). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Darwin. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 September 2026.
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 10 September 2026.
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