Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne
The best prices from Darwin to Melbourne are usually found in April or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
How to find the cheapest flight from Darwin to Melbourne
All the information you need to plan the best DRW to ME1 flight in 2022: compare Darwin to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.
DRW - MEL Price | $273 - $472 |
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MEL Temperature | 8 - 20 °C |
MEL Rainfall | 30 - 60 mm |
| Popular in | August | High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | April | Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $392 | From Darwin to Melbourne |
| One-way from | $280 | One-way flight from Darwin to Melbourne |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Darwin to Melbourne?
Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Melbourne. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
To save on the cost of your flight from Darwin to Melbourne, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 43% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $567 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $620.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?
Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Darwin. Users have commonly found prices around $491 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $310. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne (DRW - MEL)?
It’s typically best to fly out from Darwin to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne in May, June 2022
The best prices found for DRW to Melbourne flights in May, June
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Darwin to Melbourne 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Melbourne from Darwin found for this year
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Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Darwin to Melbourne
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Cheap Jetstar flights from Darwin to Melbourne
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Direct flights to Melbourne from Darwin
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Last-minute flights from Darwin to Melbourne
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One-way flights to Melbourne from Darwin
The cheapest one-way flights from Darwin to Melbourne
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Darwin to Melbourne flights.
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 7 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
Which airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways flying from Darwin to Melbourne have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Darwin to Melbourne for under $500 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Darwin to Melbourne for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $419, but on average you can expect to pay $465.
Are there direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne for under $500 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne under $500. A good price for a direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne is less than $610.
Are there last-minute flights available from Darwin to Melbourne for under $400?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Darwin to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $400.
What days are direct flights available from Darwin to Melbourne?
Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Tuesday.
How popular is this Darwin to Melbourne flight route?
Flights from Darwin to Melbourne have been viewed 2,997 times in the past calendar month.
How many flights depart from Darwin to Melbourne on average per day?
Per day, 1 flight departs from Darwin to Melbourne on average.
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How long is the flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
Departing from Darwin to Melbourne will take you 6h 55m. The distance between Darwin and Melbourne is about 3149 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 ($419), and Jetstar ($445) offers the cheapest pricing from Darwin to Melbourne. You may be able to fly from Darwin to Melbourne for 14% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Melbourne?
Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Airnorth are the most popular airlines when flying from Darwin to Melbourne.
What are the most reliable airlines from Darwin to Melbourne?
Consider Etihad Airways (51%), Virgin Australia (48%) or Singapore Airlines (48%) 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 $417, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (Darwin - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $402 for that flight.
Other flights from Darwin
Top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Darwin to Melbourne choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Darwin to Melbourne
See what time of day planes typically take off from Darwin to Melbourne
| 17%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 0%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 83%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Melbourne
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Darwin to Melbourne
| Sunday | 8daily flights |
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| Monday | 9daily flights |
| Tuesday | 8daily flights |
| Wednesday | 8daily flights |
| Thursday | 8daily flights |
| Friday | 8daily flights |
| Saturday | 6daily flights |