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$200+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

MEL — DRW
Dec 11 — Dec 181
Fri 12/11
Fri 12/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Darwin are usually found in February or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Fri 12/251:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 12/314:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/7$327
Fri 12/251:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Fri 1/14:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/10$339
Thu 12/241:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Thu 12/314:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9$415
Tue 12/17:10 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Thu 12/32:20 pm -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 11/10$433
Fri 11/208:10 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Sun 11/222:20 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 11/7$434
Fri 12/251:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 25m
Mon 12/284:50 pm -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 11/9$441

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$200
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$504 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin.
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MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Thu 3/11

9:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Tue 3/30

1:15 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$216

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Thu 11/19

7:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Tue 11/24

7:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Mon 1/25

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Sun 12/13

7:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Fri 11/20

8:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Thu 3/11

8:50 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Darwin

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$296

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Fri 4/30

1:15 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Darwin

Mon 5/3

6:00 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$323

MelbourneDarwin

MEL Melbourne - DRW Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne

Fri 12/25

1:15 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Darwin

Thu 12/31

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$333

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Darwin flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Darwin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Darwin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Darwin flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Darwin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Darwin from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin, you should look to book at least 62 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin (average of $322). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $507). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Darwin in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Darwin flights typically cost between $283 and $547 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $310 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 22-Jan 27).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
578 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
485 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • 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 4 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

    For as low as $323, Jetstar can have you in Darwin from Melbourne Airport in 4h 30m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Darwin is about 1945 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Virgin Australia, at $157, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Darwin. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Jetstar. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Darwin one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin are Qantas Airways ($99), Virgin Australia ($131), and Jetstar ($166).

  • 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: Japan Airlines (90%), Air New Zealand (89%), Cathay Pacific( 89%).

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin (average of $322). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $507). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$157Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetstarCheapest$206Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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