Melbourne to Darwin flight time

How long is the Melbourne to Darwin flight time & Schedule

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ678

    Jetstar Airways

    13:15

    MEL

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    17:15

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ776

    Jetstar Airways

    07:00

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    07:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    18:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  4. JQ782

    Jetstar Airways

    21:00

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    21:55

    ADL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    18:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  6. JQ780

    Jetstar Airways

    20:15

    MEL

    1.4h

    Nonstop

    21:10

    ADL

    - M - W T - S
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  7. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    18:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  8. JQ621

    Jetstar Airways

    18:50

    AVV

    1.3h

    Nonstop

    19:40

    ADL

    S - T W T - S
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  9. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    18:00

    DRW

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

Flight Time 4 hours 38 minutes
Earliest Flight  08:35⇒11:20
Latest Flight 21:30⇒00:30
Cheapest Flight Price US$196

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        MEL09:05
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW12:15
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sun, Oct 4|Virgin Australia
        US$219
        US$302
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        US$302
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      • MEL10:50
        4h 40m
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        DRW15:00
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sat, Sep 26|Virgin Australia
        US$231
        US$302
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      • MEL21:50
        4h 30m
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        DRW00:50
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sun, Oct 4|Qantas Airways
        US$244
        US$302
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        19% off
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      • MEL07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stops
        DRW18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin|Tue, Sep 22|Jetstar Airways
        US$205
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        US$205
      • AVV06:00
        19h
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Sep 23|Jetstar Airways
        US$207
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        US$207
      • AVV16:40
        8h 20m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Melbourne - Darwin|Tue, Sep 22|Jetstar Airways
        US$223
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        US$223
      • MEL07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stops
        DRW18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin|Wed, Sep 23|Jetstar Airways
        US$223
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        US$223
      • MEL07:05
        11h 25m
        1 stops
        DRW18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin|Sat, Oct 3|Jetstar Airways
        US$226
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        US$226
      • MEL06:15
        8h 30m
        1 stops
        DRW13:15
        Melbourne - Darwin|Mon, Oct 5|Virgin Australia
        US$233
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        US$233
      • MEL06:50
        7h 25m
        1 stops
        DRW13:45
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Sep 25|Virgin Australia
        US$237
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        US$237
      • MEL21:00
        21h 30m
        1 stops
        DRW18:00
        Melbourne - Darwin|Fri, Sep 25|Jetstar Airways
        US$239
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        US$239
      • MEL07:10
        7h 5m
        1 stops
        DRW13:45
        Melbourne - Darwin|Tue, Sep 22|Virgin Australia
        US$240
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        US$240
      • MEL13:00
        7h 5m
        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: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia 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 34 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 31 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Darwin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ678 (13:29)

  • 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 September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Darwin on September 9, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at US$158.

  • 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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