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$201 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Melbourne to Darwin currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

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The cheapest plane tickets to Darwin found on KAYAK recently.
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19:45 - 23:55MEL-DRW
4h 40mdirect
00:40 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$444Virgin Australia
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Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
06:35 - 20:00MEL-DRW
13h 55m1 stop
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$473Jetstar
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Mon, 12 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
06:35 - 20:00MEL-DRW
13h 55m1 stop
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$483Jetstar
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Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
17:00 - 09:55DRW-MEL
16h 25m1 stop
$491Jetstar
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Sun, 18 Aug - Sun, 8 Sep
06:35 - 20:00MEL-DRW
13h 55m1 stop
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$494Jetstar
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Mon, 19 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$497Jetstar
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Mon, 19 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
06:35 - 20:00MEL-DRW
13h 55m1 stop
18:30 - 09:55DRW-MEL
14h 55m1 stop
Sun, 11 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:40 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Mon, 22 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
01:20 - 06:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$565Qantas Airways
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Wed, 21 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
17:25 - 00:25MEL-DRW
7h 30m1 stop
01:20 - 06:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$818Qantas Airways
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Sun, 21 Jul - Thu, 1 Aug
06:35 - 16:45MEL-DRW
11h 40m1 stop
$201Jetstar
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Tue, 22 Oct
06:35 - 17:45MEL-DRW
11h 40m1 stop
$234Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Sep
19:45 - 23:55MEL-DRW
4h 40mdirect
$283Virgin Australia
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Fri, 2 Aug
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$284Qantas Airways
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Sun, 4 Aug
06:35 - 17:45MEL-DRW
11h 40m1 stop
Mon, 5 Aug
20:15 - 17:45MEL-DRW
22h 00m1 stop
$301Virgin Australia
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Thu, 1 Aug
09:00 - 20:00MEL-DRW
11h 30m2 stops
Sun, 4 Aug
23:35 - 00:45MEL-DRW
25h 40m2 stops
$992Fiji Airways
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Wed, 7 Aug
20:30 - 23:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$1,007Qantas Airways
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Sat, 19 Oct
23:55 - 23:40MEL-DRW
25h 15m2 stops
$3,913Fiji Airways
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Wed, 23 Oct
07:15 - 16:40MEL-DRW
9h 55m1 stop
18:30 - 09:30DRW-MEL
14h 30m1 stop
$1,208Virgin Australia
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
07:10 - 21:50MEL-DRW
15h 10m2 stops
18:30 - 07:55DRW-MEL
12h 55m1 stop
$1,472
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
10:25 - 21:50MEL-DRW
11h 55m1 stop
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$1,541
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
18:25 - 09:55DRW-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
$1,600Jetstar
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
10:25 - 21:50MEL-DRW
11h 55m1 stop
01:20 - 16:15DRW-MEL
14h 25m1 stop
$1,603
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$1,837Jetstar
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
06:00 - 17:45MEL-DRW
12h 15m2 stops
18:25 - 21:30DRW-MEL
26h 35m2 stops
$1,860Jetstar
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
06:35 - 17:45MEL-DRW
11h 40m1 stop
01:20 - 23:30DRW-MEL
21h 40m2 stops
$2,018Jetstar
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
06:00 - 17:45AVV-DRW
12h 15m2 stops
01:20 - 14:10DRW-AVV
12h 20m1 stop
$2,035Jetstar
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
20:45 - 17:25MEL-DRW
21h 10m3 stops
01:20 - 08:50DRW-MEL
7h 00m1 stop
$2,247
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
19:45 - 23:55MEL-DRW
4h 40mdirect
00:40 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$444Virgin Australia
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Sun, 11 Aug - Tue, 13 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$497Jetstar
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Mon, 19 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$500Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$503Jetstar
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Mon, 12 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$505Jetstar
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Mon, 30 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
21:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 06:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$518Jetstar
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Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct
21:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:40 - 06:20DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Fri, 11 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:40 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 16 Jul - Thu, 18 Jul
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
01:20 - 06:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$565Qantas Airways
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Wed, 21 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
01:20 - 06:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$623Qantas Airways
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Wed, 24 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul

Flights from Melbourne to Darwin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Darwin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Darwin flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Darwin cost $194 and was between Melbourne Airport and Darwin. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $264.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Darwin?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Darwin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Melbourne to Darwin, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Darwin back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Darwin is October, where tickets cost $460 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $739 and $647 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Darwin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Darwin from Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($201) and Virgin Australia ($283), and the lowest return tickets were found on Virgin Australia ($444) and Jetstar ($473).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Darwin?

Jetstar connects Melbourne to Darwin with up to 1 flight per day and both Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia also offer 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Darwin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $247 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Darwin per day?

Each day, there are 3 direct flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 33m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 21 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 3.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Darwin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Darwin take?

Flying between Darwin and Melbourne will take minimum 4h 30m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$201
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin

When to book flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Darwin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Darwin

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin was $132 for a one-way ticket and $292 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Melbourne is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Darwin. You will leave Melbourne from one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You will be arriving at Darwin.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Darwin?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Darwin, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Darwin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Darwin from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/10Tue
1 stopJetstar
11h 40mMEL-DRW
$201
3/9Tue
1 stopJetstar
11h 40mMEL-DRW
$234
2/8Fri
directVirgin Australia
4h 40mMEL-DRW
$283
4/8Sun
directQantas Airways
4h 30mMEL-DRW
$284
5/8Mon
1 stop
11h 40mMEL-DRW
$289
1/8Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
22h 00mMEL-DRW
$301
4/8Sun
2 stops
11h 30mMEL-DRW
$471
7/8Wed
2 stopsFiji Airways
25h 40mMEL-DRW
$992
19/10Sat
directQantas Airways
4h 30mMEL-DRW
$1,007
23/10Wed
2 stopsFiji Airways
25h 15mMEL-DRW
$3,913

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Darwin that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/6Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
9h 55mMEL-DRW
17/6Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
14h 30mDRW-MEL
$1,208
10/6Mon
multi-stop
15h 10mMEL-DRW
17/6Mon
multi-stop
12h 55mDRW-MEL
$1,472
10/6Mon
multi-stop
11h 55mMEL-DRW
16/6Sun
direct
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$1,541
10/6Mon
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
17/6Mon
multi-stopJetstar
15h 00mDRW-MEL
$1,600
10/6Mon
multi-stop
11h 55mMEL-DRW
16/6Sun
multi-stop
14h 25mDRW-MEL
$1,603
10/6Mon
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
16/6Sun
directJetstar
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$1,837
10/6Mon
multi-stopJetstar
12h 15mMEL-DRW
17/6Mon
multi-stopJetstar
26h 35mDRW-MEL
$1,860
10/6Mon
multi-stopJetstar
11h 40mMEL-DRW
16/6Sun
multi-stopJetstar
21h 40mDRW-MEL
$2,018
10/6Mon
multi-stopJetstar
12h 15mAVV-DRW
16/6Sun
multi-stopJetstar
12h 20mDRW-AVV
$2,035
10/6Mon
multi-stop
21h 10mMEL-DRW
16/6Sun
multi-stop
7h 00mDRW-MEL
$2,247

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