Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Darwin are usually found in February or May, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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 30 November 2025.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£254
Good round-trip deal
£102 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 £92). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of £137). 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?
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 30 November 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 30 November 2025.
The most flights from MEL to DRW are scheduled on a Sunday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Darwin delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Darwin flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Darwin flights?
Over the past year, Nauru Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 30 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar from Melbourne Airport to Darwin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin from Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Darwin from Melbourne, you will be flying to Darwin, which is the city’s only airport. Darwin (DRW) is located 4.0 mi from the center of Darwin. There are 8 flights from Melbourne to Darwin per day from 1 airline.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Darwin round-trip?
Currently priced at £102, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Darwin and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Jetstar is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Darwin on time: Qatar Airways (89%), Cathay Pacific (81%), China Eastern (80%).
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 holiday 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 £92). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of £137). 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.
Explore flights to Darwin departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 November 2025.
Discover the top airline 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2025.
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