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

MEL — DRW
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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 August 14, 2025.

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November

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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 August 8, 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Darwin. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from MEL to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 9 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 $246, 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 26% 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 (93%), Virgin Australia (84%), Singapore Airlines( 84%).

  • 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$246Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetstarCheapest$246Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$381Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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