Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Darwin flights typically cost between £212 and £410 in February. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £207 on Jetstar (19 Feb–26 Feb).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Darwin flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Darwin flights typically cost between £212 and £410 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £207 on Jetstar (19 Feb–26 Feb).

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Darwin flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

How often are flights from Melbourne to Darwin delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin can take about 4h 30m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £242. Airlines will cover a distance of 1945 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin (average of £241). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of £380). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

Accepted Answer

The most flights from MEL to DRW are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 4 flights from Melbourne to Darwin per day from 0 different airlines.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Melbourne to Darwin via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Darwin?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Darwin with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Darwin, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Darwin become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Darwin and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	£207
One-way from	£162
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£294

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

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 62 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?

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

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Darwin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Darwin flights typically cost between £212 and £410 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £207 on Jetstar (19 Feb–26 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Darwin

The most flights from MEL to DRW are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Darwin delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Darwin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Darwin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Friday 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, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Melbourne Airport to Darwin flights typically cost between £212 and £410 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £207 on Jetstar (19 Feb–26 Feb).