Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 direct flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 34m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 direct flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 34m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin was $289 for a one-way ticket and $360 for a return.

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Darwin 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 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne and Darwin 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 Fridays for better deals.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 Fridays for better deals.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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 $231 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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 $231 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $457 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $701 and $668 respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $457 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $701 and $668 respectively.

Question 15

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

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 Melbourne to Darwin.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How often are flights from Melbourne to Darwin delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Melbourne and Darwin historically see delays in approximately 24% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 96 minutes.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Australia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday 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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

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 24

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

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 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Darwin were found on Jetstar ($360) and Virgin Australia ($487).

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Melbourne to Darwin were found on Jetstar ($360) and Virgin Australia ($487).

Question 27

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Darwin flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Darwin costs $228 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Darwin (DRW). It is also the most popular route.

Question 28

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Darwin flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Melbourne to Darwin costs $228 on the route between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Darwin (DRW). It is also the most popular route.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Darwin, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Darwin, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Darwin from Melbourne usually cost between $408 and $679 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $360 on Jetstar (27 Oct–10 Nov).

Question 32

What are the most popular airlines flying to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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

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