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$167 Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne departing on 27/10. 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 Flights from Darwin to Melbourne (DRW-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Darwin to Melbourne 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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Recent return flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne

Sat, 6 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
Jetstar Logo
01:55 - 07:40DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:15 - 01:05MEL-DRW
4h 20mdirect
$350Jetstar
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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00:40 - 06:25DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
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22:15 - 01:05MEL-DRW
4h 20mdirect
Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$386Jetstar
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct
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02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
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20:45 - 23:55MEL-DRW
4h 40mdirect
Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$392Jetstar
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Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Jetstar Logo
01:55 - 07:40DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:15 - 01:05MEL-DRW
4h 20mdirect
$394Jetstar
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Mon, 25 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$395Jetstar
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Tue, 14 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 06:20DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
20:45 - 23:55MEL-DRW
4h 40mdirect
$401Virgin Australia
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Fri, 5 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$415Jetstar
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Sun, 31 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$424Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to Melbourne flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, 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 Darwin to Melbourne Airport is November, where tickets cost $412 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $637 and $636 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$167
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Darwin to Melbourne

When to book flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Darwin to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport was $108 for a one-way ticket and $227 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $566 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $493 and an overall rating of 6.5.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $323 or less one-way and $416 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Darwin to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Darwin to Melbourne

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +9 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, +8 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 887 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
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Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

8.0 ExcellentMarcus, July 2025SYD - ADL
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Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

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