Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Darwin to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $546 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $762 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Darwin to Melbourne take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 4h 10m to travel the 5,037 km between Darwin and Melbourne.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 10m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 10m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport was $265 for a one-way ticket and $379 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Darwin and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Darwin and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Virgin Australia (10 flights per week), Qantas Airways (9 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Darwin and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Darwin and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Virgin Australia (10 flights per week), Qantas Airways (9 flights per week), and Jetstar (7 flights per week).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Darwin, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Darwin, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 10

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

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When flying out of Darwin you will be using Darwin. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

Question 11

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 00:40 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:20.

Question 12

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport jets off at 19:10 and lands at 23:50.

Question 13

Which airlines fly direct between Darwin and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne Airport. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $219 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 14

Which airlines fly direct between Darwin and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne Airport. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $219 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 15

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Melbourne flight route.

Question 16

Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Darwin and Melbourne.

Question 17

On which days can I fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne on a daily basis.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is January, where tickets cost $409 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $643 and $613 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is January, where tickets cost $409 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $643 and $613 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Darwin to Melbourne.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 24

How often are flights from Darwin to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Darwin and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 112 minutes.

Question 25

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Darwin to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 26

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 27

What is the most punctual flight time for Darwin to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Darwin to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($379) and Virgin Australia ($552).

Question 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Darwin to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($379) and Virgin Australia ($552).

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 34

How much is a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Melbourne Airport from Darwin usually cost between $341 and $713 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379 on Jetstar (17 Oct–23 Oct).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne Airport is Virgin Australia, followed by Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

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