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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$361	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Thu, Jul 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin is currently $361
Cheapest one-way flight	$181	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jul 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Darwin is currently $181
Last-minute weekend getaway	$570	Jetstar 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Darwin is currently $570
Cheapest business class flights	$1,261	Virgin Australia Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Thu, Jun 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin is currently $1,261

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Darwin takes 4 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Darwin is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $310–460
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $410–630

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Darwin

Qantas

Nonstop

from $532

Typical price: $570–750

9 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - DRW Every day

227 weekly connecting flights

MEL - DRW Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $415

Typical price: $370–650

6 weekly nonstop flights

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

132 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - DRW Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $361

Typical price: $415–670

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - DRW Every day

48 weekly connecting flights

MEL - DRW Every day
Singapore Airlines

18 weekly connecting flights

MEL - DRW Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Darwin

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Darwin Australia 16 min 4 mi
Katherine Airport (KTR)

Katherine Australia 3 hr 26 min 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $310 to $460.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $361. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $181.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $532, flying from Jul 19 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $415, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $361, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 30.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin starts at $361 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Jul 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $181 and departs on Fri, Jul 24.

4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Darwin.

Darwin is warm year-round, with most people visiting during dry season (late Apr–Oct). Fish are most plentiful in tidal rivers Mar–Apr. Popular events include May Day, the music festival Bass in the Grass (May), the cultural celebration Greek Glenti (Jun) and the V8 Supercars auto race (Jun). During the highly attended Darwin Festival (Aug), many free arts performances are held for several weeks throughout the city. The wet season (Nov–Apr) can bring flooding, especially Jan–Mar, and travel to remote bush areas is inadvisable.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Darwin.
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 Melbourne to Darwin 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 Melbourne to Darwin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 9 nonstop flights and 227 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Darwin are:

Jetstar offers 6 nonstop flights and 132 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Virgin Australia offers 7 nonstop flights and 48 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Singapore Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Virgin Australia from $361. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $181.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $532, flying from Jul 19 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $415, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $361, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 30.

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

There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 7 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Darwin at price $570 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 7 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.

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

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Darwin start at $361 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Jul 30 with Virgin Australia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Darwin, 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 Melbourne and Darwin start at $1,261 from Fri, Jun 19 to Thu, Jun 25 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Darwin start at $361 from Fri, Jul 24 to Thu, Jul 30.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Darwin, 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 Melbourne and Darwin starts at $570 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Darwin at price $570 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Darwin, 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.