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Cheapest return fare
$366
Typical prices: $359-$591
Jetstar
Tue 27/10Wed 11/11
MEL - DRW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$293
Typical prices: $234-$396
Jetstar
Sat 17/10
MEL - DRW • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia. Average duration is 4h 32m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin (MEL-DRW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Jetstar Logo
13:15 - 16:10MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 25mdirect
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16:50 - 22:35DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 15mdirect
$366Jetstar
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Jetstar Logo
13:15 - 16:15MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 30mdirect
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17:00 - 22:40DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$406Jetstar
Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Jetstar Logo
13:15 - 16:10MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:50 - 22:35DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 15mdirect
$421Jetstar
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:05 - 12:15MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 40mdirect
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17:00 - 22:40DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$456Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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06:00 - 13:15MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
8h 45m1 stop Brisbane
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17:00 - 22:40DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$493Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:15MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
8h 45m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 22:40DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$493Multiple Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
20:45 - 23:50MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 35mdirect
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14:20 - 23:15DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
7h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$564Virgin Australia
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
20:45 - 23:50MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 35mdirect
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14:20 - 00:15DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
8h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$564Virgin Australia
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
09:25 - 12:30MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
4h 35mdirect
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13:20 - 19:15DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
4h 25mdirect
$687Qantas Airways
Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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06:00 - 12:00MEL  Melbourne-DRW Darwin
7h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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07:00 - 16:05DRW  Darwin-MEL Melbourne
7h 35m1 stop Cairns
$742Qantas Airways
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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 Airport to Darwin?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Darwin from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $421 and $773 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $366 on Jetstar (27 Oct–11 Nov).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Darwin, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $451 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $688 and $663 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$293
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
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.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin flights

  • What is the best way to reach Darwin centre from Darwin Airport?

    There is no public bus departing directly from Darwin Airport, but within a 5–15min walk, you can board the BusLink to Darwin centre. Tickets for the bus lie at approximately A$ 3–7, depending on how long you want the ticket to be valid. The closest bus stop to the airport is at Charles Eaton Drive, about 5min away.

  • Where can I find the car hire centre at Darwin Airport?

    One who wants to rent a car for their time in Darwin does not have to bother with public transport and can head straight to the many car hire desks in the Arrivals Hall. Just outside the baggage claim area, you find a variety of providers, including Avis, Hertz, and Thrifty, among many others.

  • What is the smoking policy at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

    Smoking is only permitted in a few areas and not possible once passengers have passed through the security screening. In general, it is difficult to find clearly marked smoking areas throughout the airport building, so it is best-advised to refrain altogether or inquire about safe smoking places at the information desk in the Departures Hall.

  • What shopping perks can I enjoy at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Tullamarine offers a wide range of shops, including high-street brands like Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Emporio Armani. As part of their Shop & Collect policy, you can leave your purchases at Melbourne Airport and collect them when you return, so you don’t have to account for extra luggage space beforehand.

  • How fast can I be in Darwin by car from Darwin Airport?

    Darwin International Airport is merely 15min by car away from the centre of Darwin and about 10min from Charles Darwin National Park. The quickest route into the city leads via Bagot Road and Tiger Brennan Drive.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin was $293 for a one-way ticket and $366 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Darwin.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Darwin are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $580 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 $862 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Darwin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $298 or less one-way and $392 or less round-trip.
  • Travellers on a budget should book with low-cost airline Jetstar for their flight from Melbourne to Darwin (DRW). The airline departs from both Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon (AVV), but choose Melbourne Tullamarine as your origin airport for a direct flight.
  • When you fly from Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), you can spend the time before your flight in one of the open-access lounges inside the International Terminal. At the Marhaba Lounge on Level 3, you can work in peace, enjoy a hot drink and dinner, and watch the planes land and take off. In the Plaza Premium Lounge, there are also kids’ packages available.
  • When you arrive at Darwin International Airport (DRW) and need to change your baby, head to the baby changing facilities close to Gate 9 and the Green Bean Café.
  • If you depart from Terminal 3 at Melbourne Tullamarine, you can relax at one of the massage chairs available in the post-security area. For A$ 2, you can enjoy 5min on the massaging chairs to board entirely relaxed.
  • The Skybus services are your quickest public connection from Melbourne CBD to both Melbourne airports. Tickets to Avalon Airport cost approximately A$ 25, and are around A$ 20 to Melbourne Tullamarine.
  • If you opt to park your car at Melbourne Tullamarine to have it await your return, you can choose from various car parks. The cheapest is around A$ 100–150 per week in the long-term car park, located a bit away from the airport. A complimentary shuttle connects the lot with the terminal buildings.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport 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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