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Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 14 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        US$288 US$458
        37% off
        37% off
        US$458 US$288
      • DRW 01:50
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 06:30
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 11 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Sun, Jun 14 | Virgin Australia
        US$385 US$458
        16% off
        16% off
        US$458 US$385
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 19:45
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW 23:55
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jun 17 | Virgin Australia
        US$388 US$458
        15% off
        15% off
        US$458 US$388
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, May 29 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        US$379
        17% off
        US$458 US$379
      • DRW 18:00
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 22:40
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AVV 06:00
        19h
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$382
        17% off
        US$458 US$382
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 22 | Virgin Australia
        AVV 16:40
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$402
        12% off
        US$458 US$402
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, May 29 | Virgin Australia
        AVV 16:40
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 4 | Jetstar Airways
        US$410
        10% off
        US$458 US$410
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 20 | Virgin Australia
        AVV 14:55
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$414
        10% off
        US$458 US$414
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Thu, Jun 18 | Virgin Australia
        AVV 14:55
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        US$414
        10% off
        US$458 US$414
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Sun, May 31 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$416
        9% off
        US$458 US$416
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DRW 16:00
        Melbourne - Darwin | Fri, May 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Jul 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$173 US$209
        17% off
        17% off
        US$209 US$173
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 30 | Virgin Australia
        US$173 US$209
        17% off
        17% off
        US$209 US$173
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Virgin Australia
        US$173 US$209
        17% off
        17% off
        US$209 US$173
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, May 26 | Virgin Australia
        US$174
        17% off
        US$209 US$174
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 15 | Virgin Australia
        US$174
        17% off
        US$209 US$174
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, May 27 | Virgin Australia
        US$179
        14% off
        US$209 US$179
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Tue, Jun 2 | Virgin Australia
        US$179
        14% off
        US$209 US$179
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 3 | Virgin Australia
        US$179
        14% off
        US$209 US$179
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Mon, Jun 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$179
        14% off
        US$209 US$179
      • DRW 00:40
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 05:20
        Darwin - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 19 | Virgin Australia
        US$190
        9% off
        US$209 US$190
      • DRW 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Darwin - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport, it is best to book in January, when average fares are US$206. Try to avoid July, as fares peak at around US$360.

US$360
US$283
US$206
US$129
    Cheapest
  • US$207
    May
  • US$226
    Jun
  • US$360
    Jul
  • US$300
    Aug
  • US$285
    Sep
  • US$306
    Oct
  • US$267
    Nov
  • US$344
    Dec
  • US$206
    Jan
  • US$236
    Feb
  • US$236
    Mar
  • US$233
    Apr

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$327
US$289
US$250
US$212
  • US$260
    Mon
  • US$250
    Tue
  • US$267
    Wed
  • US$271
    Thu
  • US$327
    Fri
  • US$258
    Sat
  • US$254
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

View airlines operating flights from Darwin to Melbourne. Compare prices and find the airline that meets your travel needs to enjoy a comfortable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From US$124
Virgin Australia
From US$149
Qantas Airways
From US$249
Airnorth
From US$505
Singapore Airlines
From US$819

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Flight Schedule from Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Check on the flight schedule from Darwin to Melbourne to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA1456

    Darwin International Airport

    00:40

    DRW

    4h 10m

    05:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F -
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  2. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    18:00

    DRW

    4h 10m

    22:40

    MEL

    S M T - T F S
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  3. VA1458

    Darwin International Airport

    06:40

    DRW

    4h 10m

    11:20

    MEL

    - - - - - - S
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  4. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    18:45

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    ADL

    S - T - T F S
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  5. JQ777

    Adelaide Airport

    08:55

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    10:45

    MEL

    S - T W T F S

  6. JQ669

    Darwin International Airport

    19:20

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    23:30

    BNE

    S M - W T F S
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  7. JQ559

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    14:20

    MEL

    - M - - - F -

  8. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    18:45

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    ADL

    S - T - T F S
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  9. JQ775

    Adelaide Airport

    13:40

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    15:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    18:45

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    22:25

    ADL

    S - T - T F S
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  11. VA244

    Adelaide Airport

    20:10

    ADL

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    22:00

    MEL

    S M T W T - S
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Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Flight distance3,136.64 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$173
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$288

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    It takes around 4 hours 10 minutes to fly from Darwin International Airport (drw) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around US$306 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$517 in May, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Darwin International Airport at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 11:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport at 18:15 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 23:55.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2528 flights per month.

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