Find Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne (DRW - MEL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$318	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Mar 21 — Sun, Mar 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Melbourne is currently $318
Cheapest one-way flight	$128	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Mar 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Darwin to Melbourne is currently $128
Last-minute weekend getaway	$543	Virgin Australia 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Darwin to Melbourne is currently $543
Cheapest business class flights	$928	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Darwin to Melbourne is currently $928

Fastest flight	4 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Darwin to Melbourne takes 4 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $295–420
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $400–520

Popular airlines from Darwin to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $526

Typical price: $530–730

6 weekly nonstop flights

DRW - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

213 weekly connecting flights

DRW - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $318

Typical price: $350–640

4 weekly nonstop flights

DRW - MEL Every Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun

103 weekly connecting flights

DRW - AVV, MEL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $357

Typical price: $405–670

3 weekly nonstop flights

DRW - MEL Every Tue, Thu, Sat

26 weekly connecting flights

DRW - MEL Every day
Singapore Airlines

11 weekly connecting flights

DRW - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Darwin

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Darwin Australia 15 min 4 mi
Katherine Airport (KTR)

Katherine Australia 3 hr 29 min 175 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Darwin to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $295 to $420.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $318. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $128.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $526, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $318, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $357, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Melbourne starts at $318 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sun, Mar 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $128 and departs on Wed, Mar 25.

4 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Darwin to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Darwin to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Darwin to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Darwin to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 6 nonstop flights and 213 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne are:

Jetstar offers 4 nonstop flights and 103 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Virgin Australia offers 3 nonstop flights and 26 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Singapore Airlines offers 11 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Darwin and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Darwin to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $318. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $128.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $526, flying from May 4 to May 10.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $318, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $357, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne.

There are 6 Qantas direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Jetstar direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Virgin Australia direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Melbourne at price $543 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne.

There are 6 Qantas direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 Jetstar direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Virgin Australia direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Darwin and Melbourne start at $318 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sun, Mar 29 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Darwin to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Darwin and Melbourne start at $928 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Darwin and Melbourne start at $318 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sun, Mar 29.

To book business class trips from Darwin to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Darwin and Melbourne starts at $543 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Darwin and Melbourne at price $543 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.