Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport from £141

DRW — MEL
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Fri 20/1100:40 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Fri 27/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 2/10£262
Wed 28/1014:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Wed 4/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 29/9£299
Fri 13/1114:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Fri 20/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 28/9£300
Wed 28/1016:50 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Wed 4/1108:45 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 30/9£306
Mon 16/1119:05 -
1 stop12h 45m
Mon 7/1208:45 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 2/10£313
Mon 12/1013:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 21/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 30/9£319
Thu 29/1014:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Thu 5/1106:00 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 30/9£332
Mon 26/1014:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Wed 28/1006:00 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 28/9£335

Find flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£234

One-way from

£141

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£282
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/1-17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 40m total
  • Darwin to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Darwin to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Wed 28/10

16:50-22:35

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£141

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Thu 14/1

14:20-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£166

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Mon 12/10

14:05-00:20

1 stop8h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£166

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Fri 19/2

14:20-00:15

1 stop8h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£167

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Fri 9/10

14:05-00:20

1 stop8h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£167

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Mon 26/10

14:20-23:15

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£168

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Fri 4/12

17:20-08:05

1 stop13h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£179
Fastest return journey

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Sat 17/10

17:00-22:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£185

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Thu 11/2

13:20-19:15

Nonstop4h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£196

DarwinMelbourne

DRW Darwin - MEL Melbourne

DRWMEL

Darwin

Fri 6/11

00:40-06:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£197

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 63 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 Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport (average of £222). Flying from Darwin to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £346). 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 DRW to MEL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Darwin to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 94% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Darwin to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £160 and £334 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £234 on Jetstar (28 Jan–17 Feb).

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Darwin is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Darwin. Booking flights from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport can take about 4h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £241. The distance from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is about 1945 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    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 Darwin to Melbourne Airport on time: Japan Airlines (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%), Cathay Pacific (99%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne 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 Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport (average of £222). Flying from Darwin to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of £346). 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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