Melbourne to Darwin flight time

How long is the Melbourne to Darwin flight time & Schedule

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ678

    Jetstar Airways

    21:15

    MEL

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    01:15

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA1467

    Virgin Australia

    20:45

    MEL

    4.6h

    Nonstop

    23:50

    DRW

    - M T - - - S
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  3. QF836

    Qantas Airways

    12:55

    MEL

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    15:55

    DRW

    S - T W - F -
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  4. JQ772

    Jetstar Airways

    10:30

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    11:25

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  6. JQ621

    Jetstar Airways

    18:50

    AVV

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    19:40

    ADL

    S - T W T F S
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  7. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  8. JQ774

    Jetstar Airways

    09:35

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    10:30

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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Melbourne to Darwin flight time & Flights Info

Flight Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Earliest Flight  08:35⇒11:20
Latest Flight 21:30⇒00:30
Cheapest Flight Price €196

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      • direct cheapest
        MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Nov 4|Virgin Australia
        €150
        €266
        44% off
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        44% off
        €266
        €150
      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Nov 6|Virgin Australia
        €155
        €266
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        42% off
        €266
        €155
      • MEL20:45
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW23:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Oct 26|Virgin Australia
        €161
        €266
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        39% off
        €266
        €161
      • MEL13:15
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Nov 6|Jetstar Airways
        €176
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        €176
      • MEL13:15
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        DRW16:10
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Nov 4|Jetstar Airways
        €179
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        €179
      • MEL21:20
        20h 40m
        1 stops
        DRW16:30
        Melbourne - Darwin|Tue, Nov 3|Jetstar Airways
        €162
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        €162
      • MEL21:20
        20h 40m
        1 stops
        DRW16:30
        Melbourne - Darwin|Thu, Nov 5|Jetstar Airways
        €169
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        €169
      • MEL08:45
        9h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW16:30
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Nov 6|Jetstar Airways
        €170
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        €170
      • MEL08:45
        9h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW16:30
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Oct 26|Jetstar Airways
        €192
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        €192
      • AVV06:00
        18h 55m
        1 stops
        DRW23:25
        Melbourne - Darwin|Tue, Nov 3|Jetstar Airways
        €196
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        €196
      • MEL06:00
        9h 5m
        1 stops
        DRW13:35
        Melbourne - Darwin|Tue, Oct 27|Virgin Australia
        €199
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        €199
      • MEL06:15
        8h 30m
        1 stops
        DRW13:15
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Oct 23|Virgin Australia
        €199
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        €199
      • MEL13:00
        8h 30m
        Nonstop
        DRW14:00
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Sep 6|Normal Airline
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Melbourne to Darwin flight time & FAQ

  • 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: Qantas Airways 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 31 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 25 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Darwin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF5678 (13:49)

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

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

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

    After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Darwin on October 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at €125.

  • Which airports fly into Darwin from Melbourne?

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

  • Is there any time difference between Melbourne and Darwin?

    The time difference between Darwin and Melbourne is 0m.

  • 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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