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Flight Time from Melbourne to Darwin

How long is the flight time from Melbourne to Darwin?

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  1. JQ678

    Jetstar Airways

    13:15

    MEL

    4.3h

    16:05

    DRW

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  2. VA1467

    Virgin Australia

    20:45

    MEL

    4.6h

    23:50

    DRW

    SMTWT-S
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  3. VA217

    Virgin Australia

    09:10

    MEL

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    10:00

    ADL

    SMTWTFS
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  4. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    13:45

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    16:30

    DRW

    S-T-T-S
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  5. JQ772

    Jetstar Airways

    08:45

    MEL

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    09:35

    ADL

    SMTWTFS
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  6. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    13:45

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    16:30

    DRW

    S-T-T-S
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  7. JQ602

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    AVV

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    07:25

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  8. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:25

    SYD

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    23:25

    DRW

    SMTWTFS
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  9. JQ782

    Jetstar Airways

    20:50

    MEL

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    21:40

    ADL

    SMTWTFS
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  10. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    13:45

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    16:30

    DRW

    S-T-T-S
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  11. VA247

    Virgin Australia

    20:20

    MEL

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    21:10

    ADL

    SMTWT-S
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  12. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    13:45

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    16:30

    DRW

    S-T-T-S
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  13. JQ778

    Jetstar Airways

    16:50

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    17:45

    ADL

    SMTWTFS
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  14. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    13:45

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    16:30

    DRW

    S-T-T-S
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  15. JQ776

    Jetstar Airways

    14:55

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    15:50

    ADL

    SMTWTFS
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  16. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    13:45

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    16:30

    DRW

    S-T-T-S
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Info of Flight Schedule & Flight Time from Melbourne to Darwin

Flight Time4 hours 38 minutes
Earliest Flight 08:35⇒11:20
Latest Flight21:30⇒00:30
Cheapest Flight PriceNZD 323

Find Cheap Flights for Suitable Flight Time from Melbourne to Darwin

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • direct cheapest
        MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Feb 11|Virgin Australia
        NZD 210NZD 573
        63% OFF
        63% OFF
        NZD 573NZD 210

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sun, Feb 15|Virgin Australia
        NZD 214NZD 573
        63% OFF
        63% OFF
        NZD 573NZD 214

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Feb 16|Virgin Australia
        NZD 214NZD 573
        63% OFF
        63% OFF
        NZD 573NZD 214

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Feb 6|Virgin Australia
        NZD 219
        NZD 219

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Feb 9|Virgin Australia
        NZD 232
        NZD 232

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sun, Feb 1|Virgin Australia
        NZD 317
        NZD 317

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Jan 21|Virgin Australia
        NZD 321
        NZD 321

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Jan 28|Virgin Australia
        NZD 340
        NZD 340

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Feb 25|Virgin Australia
        NZD 340
        NZD 340

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Jan 23|Virgin Australia
        NZD 479
        NZD 479

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sun, Jan 18|Virgin Australia
        NZD 492
        NZD 492

      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Jan 19|Virgin Australia
        NZD 492
        NZD 492

      • MEL1:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        DRW2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sat, Dec 20|Virgin Australia
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FAQ of Flight Time from Melbourne to Darwin

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Darwin with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

    It takes about 4 hours 24 minutes to fly from Melbourne to Darwin.

  • When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

  • How many flights are there per week from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 19 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Darwin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/-/T/W/-/F/- -- QF836 (08:54) Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/-/S -- VA1467 (20:59)

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) the cheapest?

    The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Darwin is September, when demand for travel is lower.

  • Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Darwin on?

    After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Darwin on December 13, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 199.

  • Which airports can I fly to for Darwin from Melbourne?

    You can land at any one of the following hubs in Darwin, with Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport (MEL-DRW) is by far the most common option on this route: Darwin International Airport (DRW).

  • Is there any time difference between Melbourne and Darwin?

    The time difference between Darwin and Melbourne is 0h.

  • How do I change or cancel my ticket from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
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