Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne from $275

How to find the cheapest flight from
Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL)

DRW - MEL Price	$344 - $595
MEL Temperature	22 - 32 °C
MEL Rainfall	26 - 170 mm

Popular in August High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Cheapest in April Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Round-trip from $344 From Darwin to Melbourne
One-way from $347 One-way flight from Darwin to Melbourne

Popular in

August

High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise

Cheapest in

April

Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$344

From Darwin to Melbourne

One-way from

$347

One-way flight from Darwin to Melbourne

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

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

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Darwin to Melbourne. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Melbourne.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 20% by booking at least 33 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Darwin to Melbourne within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $183.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Melbourne. Flights to Melbourne from Darwin in February are about $179 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $98.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne (DRW - MEL)?

When flying from Darwin to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne in February, March 2021

31 Mar - 6 Apr

$397pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

15 Mar - 22 Mar

$453pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

31 Mar - 6 Apr

$526pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

1 STOP

DRW

Darwin

Darwin to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

24 Jul - 1 Aug

$390pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

31 Mar - 6 Apr

$397pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

4 Apr - 15 Apr

$409pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

Direct flights to Melbourne from Darwin

24 Jul - 1 Aug

$390pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

31 Mar - 6 Apr

$397pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

4 Apr - 15 Apr

$409pp

DRW

Darwin

Jetstar

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Jetstar

Direct

DRW

Darwin

One-way flights to Melbourne from Darwin

09:15 - 16:15

Virgin Australia

1 stop

29h 30m

DRW - MEL

$347

Kiwi.com

20:20 - 08:25

Jetstar

1 stop

10h 35m

DRW - MEL

$355

mytrip.com

05:45 - 17:35

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

10h 20m

DRW - MEL

$361

Kiwi.com

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Flight FAQs

From Darwin to Melbourne

Can I find flights from Darwin to Melbourne for under $504 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Darwin to Melbourne for under $504. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $390, but on average you can expect to pay $462.

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.

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne for under $504 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne under $504. A good price for a direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne is less than $507.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Darwin to Melbourne was viewed by 2,997 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Does it rain more in Darwin or Melbourne?

In Darwin, there will be greater rainfall in Darwin compared to Melbourne over the next 22 days.

Is Darwin weather warmer or cooler than Melbourne?

You can imagine temperatures to be in the 34 °C range in October. The weather in Melbourne is generally colder than Darwin's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.

How long does is the flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

A quick flight from Darwin to Melbourne can take about 4h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $390. All flights are typically direct.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Darwin to Melbourne return?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Darwin to Melbourne from $390 return. Jetstar is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Melbourne one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $198. Virgin Australia flights start at $312 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $337 one-way.

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Destination information for Melbourne

4h 15m

24.0 °C

42.0 mm

Airports servicing Darwin

Darwin (DRW)

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	$201	$324	No cancel fee	74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	$220	$371	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	$270	$505	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Hourly flight availability from Darwin to Melbourne

Morning 6 AM to midday	65% of flight departures
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM	34% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM	1% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight	0% of flight departures

Midnight

6 AM

Noon

6 PM

Weekly flight availability

from Darwin to Melbourne

Sunday

2 daily flights

Monday

2 daily flights

Tuesday

0 flights

Wednesday

0 flights

Thursday

2 daily flights

Friday

2 daily flights

Saturday

0 flights

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 (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL)

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

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne (DRW - MEL)?

Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne in February, March 2021

Darwin to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Direct flights to Melbourne from Darwin

One-way flights to Melbourne from Darwin