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$228 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Melbourne to Darwin currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

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Recent last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

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The cheapest plane tickets to Darwin found on KAYAK recently.
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20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$434Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$454Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$476Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$492Jetstar
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug
12:10 - 21:45MEL-DRW
10h 05m1 stop
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
12:10 - 17:40MEL-DRW
6h 00m1 stop
12:25 - 21:20DRW-MEL
8h 25m1 stop
$531Virgin Australia
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Fri, 28 Jun - Fri, 12 Jul
14:10 - 21:45MEL-DRW
8h 05m1 stop
12:15 - 22:20DRW-MEL
9h 35m1 stop
$533Virgin Australia
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Mon, 24 Jun - Thu, 4 Jul
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
01:20 - 06:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$781Qantas Airways
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Wed, 24 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
01:15 - 11:40DRW-MEL
9h 55m1 stop
$808Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Jul - Mon, 8 Jul
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
$228Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
$247Jetstar
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Tue, 3 Sep
21:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
$263Jetstar
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Tue, 22 Oct
14:10 - 21:45MEL-DRW
8h 05m1 stop
$266Virgin Australia
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Tue, 18 Jun
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
$269Virgin Australia
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Tue, 18 Jun
06:35 - 17:45MEL-DRW
11h 40m1 stop
Wed, 7 Aug
08:15 - 21:40MEL-DRW
13h 55m2 stops
Thu, 11 Jul
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$492Qantas Airways
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Tue, 4 Jun
17:30 - 01:05MEL-DRW
9h 05m2 stops
$494Qantas Airways
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Mon, 21 Oct
23:55 - 23:40MEL-DRW
25h 15m2 stops
$918Fiji Airways
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Wed, 23 Oct
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
01:05 - 11:20DRW-MEL
9h 45m1 stop
Mon, 20 May - Sun, 26 May
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$687Jetstar
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Mon, 20 May - Sun, 26 May
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
18:25 - 09:55DRW-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
18:25 - 09:55DRW-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
$742Jetstar
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
18:25 - 09:55DRW-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
01:05 - 10:20DRW-MEL
8h 45m1 stop
$760Virgin Australia
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
01:05 - 10:05DRW-MEL
8h 30m2 stops
$880Virgin Australia
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
06:05 - 13:45MEL-DRW
8h 10m1 stop
17:35 - 09:35DRW-MEL
15h 30m2 stops
$1,106Virgin Australia
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Sat, 18 May - Sun, 19 May
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$434Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$454Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$476Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$521Jetstar
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Mon, 27 May - Sun, 2 Jun
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
20:00 - 00:05MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:55 - 05:35DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$566Jetstar
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Tue, 23 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:35 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
$617Virgin Australia
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
19:45 - 23:50MEL-DRW
4h 35mdirect
00:35 - 05:20DRW-MEL
4h 15mdirect
$666Virgin Australia
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Tue, 18 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
20:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
01:20 - 06:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$781Qantas Airways
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Wed, 24 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul

Flights from Melbourne to Darwin - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Darwin flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Darwin cost $193 and was between Melbourne Airport and Darwin. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $241.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Darwin?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Darwin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Melbourne to Darwin, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Darwin back to Melbourne, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Darwin is October, where tickets cost $448 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $738 and $633 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Darwin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Darwin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Darwin from Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($228) and Virgin Australia ($266), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($434) and Virgin Australia ($531).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Darwin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $243 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Darwin per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 4h 34m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Darwin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Darwin take?

Flying between Darwin and Melbourne will take minimum 4h 30m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$228
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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Darwin

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin was $152 for a one-way ticket and $290 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Melbourne is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Darwin. You will leave Melbourne from one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne. You will be arriving at Darwin.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Darwin?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 to Darwin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Darwin

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/6Sat
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$228
3/9Tue
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$247
22/10Tue
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$263
18/6Tue
1 stopVirgin Australia
8h 05mMEL-DRW
$266
18/6Tue
directVirgin Australia
4h 35mMEL-DRW
$269
7/8Wed
1 stop
11h 40mMEL-DRW
$301
11/7Thu
2 stops
13h 55mMEL-DRW
$486
4/6Tue
directQantas Airways
4h 30mMEL-DRW
$492
21/10Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
9h 05mMEL-DRW
$494
23/10Wed
2 stopsFiji Airways
25h 15mMEL-DRW
$918

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Darwin that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/5Mon
direct
4h 35mMEL-DRW
26/5Sun
multi-stop
9h 45mDRW-MEL
$684
20/5Mon
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
26/5Sun
directJetstar
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$687
21/5Tue
direct
4h 35mMEL-DRW
27/5Mon
direct
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$693
21/5Tue
direct
4h 35mMEL-DRW
28/5Tue
multi-stop
15h 00mDRW-MEL
$711
21/5Tue
direct
4h 30mMEL-DRW
27/5Mon
direct
4h 10mDRW-MEL
$738
20/5Mon
directJetstar
4h 35mMEL-DRW
27/5Mon
multi-stopJetstar
15h 00mDRW-MEL
$742
21/5Tue
direct
4h 30mMEL-DRW
28/5Tue
multi-stop
15h 00mDRW-MEL
$757
21/5Tue
directVirgin Australia
4h 35mMEL-DRW
27/5Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 45mDRW-MEL
$760
21/5Tue
directVirgin Australia
4h 35mMEL-DRW
27/5Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 30mDRW-MEL
$880
18/5Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 10mMEL-DRW
19/5Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
15h 30mDRW-MEL
$1,106

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