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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

MEL — DRW
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Darwin are usually found in November or October, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$240 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Darwin at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 55% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Darwin. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Darwin by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from Melbourne?

    Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Darwin is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Darwin from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Darwin (DRW) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin round-trip?

    Virgin Australia, at $212, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Darwin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Qantas Airways. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

    Before booking your flight to Darwin from Melbourne Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (94%), Qatar Airways (91%), China Eastern( 87%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Darwin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Darwin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$212Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetstarCheapest$247Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$381Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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