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$226 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 1/8. 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
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Cheapest return fare
$378
Typical prices: $602-$335
Virgin Australia
Wed 4/11Sun 8/11
MEL - DRW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$233
Typical prices: $287-$450
Jetstar
Sat 1/8
MEL - DRW • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
20:45 - 23:50
MEL
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DRW
4h 35mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 06:25
DRW
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MEL
4h 15mdirect
$378Virgin Australia
Sun, 4 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 00:50
MEL
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DRW
4h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 18:40
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$461Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
19:45 - 23:55
MEL
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DRW
4h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 05:20
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$480Virgin Australia
Sun, 7 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
19:45 - 23:55
MEL
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DRW
4h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 05:20
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$482Virgin Australia
Sun, 7 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
19:45 - 23:55
MEL
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DRW
4h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 05:20
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$483Virgin Australia
Sun, 26 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
19:45 - 23:55
MEL
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DRW
4h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 05:20
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$485Virgin Australia
Sun, 26 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
19:45 - 23:55
MEL
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DRW
4h 40mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
00:40 - 05:20
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$486Virgin Australia
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:50 - 00:35
AVV
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DRW
16h 15m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
01:15 - 14:10
DRW
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AVV
12h 25m
1 stop
$487Jetstar
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 00:50
MEL
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DRW
4h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 10:50
DRW
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$500Qantas Airways
Mon, 15 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Jetstar Logo
16:40 - 00:30
AVV
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DRW
8h 20m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
01:15 - 14:10
DRW
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AVV
12h 25m
1 stop
$649Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Darwin flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin departing in November.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Darwin flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Darwin costs $271 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Darwin (DRW). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,191 and $947 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Darwin, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$233
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 $226 for a one-way ticket and $378 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Darwin.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Darwin

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin. 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 Melbourne to Darwin? 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 451 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

10.0 ExcellentSheila, Apr 2026
SYD - MEL
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Horrible. The people that get this flights are very sick, dangerous and unhygienic

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

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