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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin from $234

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 29/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Darwin, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Darwin, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Darwin that are departing in the next months. 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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20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
01:30 - 11:25DRW-MEL
9h 25m1 stop
$400Jetstar
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Fr, 9 Aug - Di, 27 Aug
15:25 - 00:30MEL-DRW
9h 35m1 stop
01:30 - 11:25DRW-MEL
9h 25m1 stop
$486Jetstar
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Fr, 9 Aug - Di, 27 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$492Jetstar
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Mo, 12 Aug - Fr, 16 Aug
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$494Jetstar
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Fr, 24 Mai - So, 26 Mai
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
14:30 - 22:20DRW-MEL
7h 20m1 stop
Fr, 24 Mai - Mo, 27 Mai
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$510Jetstar
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Sa, 8 Jun - Mi, 12 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:35 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
Mi, 29 Mai - Di, 4 Jun
15:10 - 23:40MEL-DRW
9h 00m1 stop
14:30 - 23:50DRW-MEL
8h 50m1 stop
$532Virgin Australia
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Fr, 24 Mai - Mo, 27 Mai
14:10 - 23:40MEL-DRW
10h 00m1 stop
00:35 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
$538Virgin Australia
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Do, 30 Mai - Mi, 5 Jun
16:10 - 23:40MEL-DRW
8h 00m1 stop
00:35 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
$558Virgin Australia
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Mo, 10 Jun - Di, 18 Jun

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 $204 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 $259.

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 March, where tickets cost $466 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $724 and $662 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 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 ($234) and Virgin Australia ($267), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($400) and Virgin Australia ($532).

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 $249 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 between 2 and 4 nonstop 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. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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

$234
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 $153 for a one-way ticket and $262 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.
29/5Mi
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$234
18/5Sa
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$241
23/7Di
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$246
15/5Mi
directVirgin Australia
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$267
24/10Do
1 stopVirgin Australia
8h 05mMEL-DRW
$280
2/7Di
1 stop
9h 20mMEL-DRW
$405
15/5Mi
1 stop
9h 05mMEL-DRW
$423
28/6Fr
1 stopQantas Airways
11h 55mMEL-DRW
$484
30/6So
1 stopQantas Airways
9h 35mMEL-DRW
$518
22/10Di
2 stopsAir New Zealand
23h 40mMEL-DRW
$900

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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.
7/5Di
direct
4h 35mMEL-DRW
11/5Sa
direct
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$746
7/5Di
multi-stopJetstar
11h 40mMEL-DRW
11/5Sa
directJetstar
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$808
7/5Di
multi-stopJetstar
21h 25mMEL-DRW
11/5Sa
directJetstar
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$888
7/5Di
direct
4h 35mMEL-DRW
12/5So
multi-stop
15h 00mDRW-MEL
$917
6/5Mo
multi-stop
21h 45mMEL-DRW
10/5Fr
direct
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$931
7/5Di
multi-stopJetstar
11h 40mMEL-DRW
12/5So
multi-stopJetstar
15h 00mDRW-MEL
$969
6/5Mo
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
10/5Fr
directJetstar
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$992
6/5Mo
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 55mMEL-DRW
11/5Sa
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 35mDRW-MEL
$1,475
7/5Di
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 50mMEL-DRW
12/5So
multi-stopQantas Airways
12h 10mDRW-MEL
$1,999
6/5Mo
multi-stopQantas Airways
9h 50mMEL-DRW
11/5Sa
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 15mDRW-MEL
$2,842

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