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$205 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 15/7. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Darwin, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Darwin

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Darwin 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 Melbourne to Darwin

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Darwin.
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Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$337Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$350Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$375Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Jetstar Logo
02:15 - 06:55DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$431Jetstar
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Fri, 30 May - Fri, 13 Jun
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21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
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01:30 - 09:20DRW-MEL
7h 20m1 stop
Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
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21:25 - 01:25MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
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00:35 - 05:15DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Fri, 6 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
15:10 - 00:45MEL-DRW
10h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
01:30 - 09:20DRW-MEL
7h 20m1 stop
$683Virgin Australia
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Fri, 30 May - Fri, 13 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
15:10 - 00:45MEL-DRW
10h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 23:50DRW-MEL
8h 40m1 stop
$686Virgin Australia
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
21:30 - 01:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 10:40DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$725Qantas Airways
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Thu, 14 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
21:30 - 01:30MEL-DRW
4h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 10:40DRW-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$741Qantas Airways
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Thu, 5 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Darwin flights

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 round-trip flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin cost $244 and was between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Darwin (DRW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $244.

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

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

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 round-trip 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 November, where tickets cost $427 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $716 and $655 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Darwin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$205
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 $131 for a one-way ticket and $216 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 Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Darwin

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Darwin to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to Darwin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin. 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 Melbourne to Darwin? 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 826 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
7.2Entertainment
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025MEL - LST
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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

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.

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.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

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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