DRW - MEL

$167 Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne departing on 1/6. 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 Darwin to Melbourne (DRW-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Darwin to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Melbourne.
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Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$297Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$335Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$352Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$357Jetstar
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
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00:35 - 05:15DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
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21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Tue, 2 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
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00:35 - 05:15DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
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21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Tue, 13 May - Sun, 18 May
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 23:50DRW-MEL
8h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:10 - 00:45MEL-DRW
10h 05m1 stop
$641Virgin Australia
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Wed, 14 May - Sun, 18 May
Qantas Airways Logo
02:20 - 08:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
21:30 - 00:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
$679Qantas Airways
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Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 23:20DRW-MEL
8h 10m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
15:10 - 00:45MEL-DRW
10h 05m1 stop
$682Virgin Australia
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
02:20 - 08:00DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 23:45MEL-DRW
11h 15m1 stop
$757Qantas Airways
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Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

KAYAK's insights & trends for Darwin to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Darwin to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Darwin, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, 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 Darwin to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost $429 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $770 and $682 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,305, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$167
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Darwin to Melbourne

When to book flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Melbourne 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 Darwin to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport was $107 for a one-way ticket and $190 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Darwin you will be using Darwin. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Darwin and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Darwin to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $564 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $732 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Darwin to Melbourne.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $386 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

Darwin to Melbourne

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +8 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Darwin

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, +7 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Darwin to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 827 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
Airline reviews

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

10.0 ExcellentCarolyn, Apr 2025LAX - SYD
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Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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