Good to know - Cheap tickets Melbourne — Darwin
| Cheapest flight found | $179 |
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| Minimal flight time | 4h 30m |
| Flight distance | 3148 km |
| Most popular airline | Qantas |
Airfare Melbourne – Darwin by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Melbourne — Darwin
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 08:00 | 12:10 | tue, wed | JQ8986 | Jetstar | 4h 40m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 12:00 | sun | QN816 | Skytrans | 4h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:10 | 13:10 | mon, wed, fri, sat | QF836 | Qantas | 4h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 10:45 | 14:55 | sat, sun | VA1459 | Virgin Australia | 4h 40m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 13:00 | 17:00 | sun | JQ8972 | Jetstar | 4h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 16:25 | 20:35 | sat | VA1463 | Virgin Australia | 4h 40m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 19:40 | 23:50 | mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sun | VA1465 | Virgin Australia | 4h 40m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 21:25 | 01:25 | daily | JQ678 | Jetstar | 4h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
| 21:30 | 01:30 | daily | QF838 | Qantas | 4h 30m | Tullamarine Airport — Darwin International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Melbourne — Darwin
Flight Melbourne – Darwin is served by 6 airlines. 4 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Melbourne to Darwin in the last 48 hours
Flights Melbourne — Darwin
The selection of cheap flights Melbourne — Darwin
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Melbourne — Darwin from $179 and Melbourne — Darwin — Melbourne from $186.
The price of the flight Melbourne — Darwin (Australia) — Melbourne from $186 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Melbourne — Darwin (Australia) — Melbourne $437 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Melbourne
- IATA code of the city of origin: MEL
- Departure airports: Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport
- Departure country: Australia
- Destination city: Darwin
- IATA code of the destination city: DRW
- Destination airports: Darwin International Airport
- Destination country: Australia
Low cost flights Melbourne — Darwin (MEL — DRW)
The distance between Melbourne and Darwin 1956 miles (or 3148 kilometres).
The time difference between Melbourne and Darwin is 1 h.
Minimal flight time from Melbourne to Darwin 4h 30m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Melbourne — Darwin with several airlines (include Jetstar, Skytrans, Qantas). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Darwin. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Melbourne — Darwin. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $186 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $179
Routes from nearby cities to Darwin
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
Most often, departures to Darwin are from Launceston, this is the cheapest flight from $206. The nearest airports from Melbourne with a flight to Darwin are located in Mildura.
Popular International routes from Melbourne
Popular routes from Darwin
If you are going to fly from Darwin, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Darwin:
Popular domestic routes from Melbourne
FAQ about Melbourne — Darwin
Are there any direct flights Melbourne — Darwin?
Yes, they do: JQ8986, QN816, QF836, VA1459, JQ8972, VA1463, VA1465, JQ678, QF838
Can we fly from Melbourne to Darwin?
Yes, you can fly from Melbourne to Darwin. Melbourne has 6 airports (Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport) for flights. Jetstar, Skytrans, Qantas, Virgin Australia depart from Melbourne on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Jet Aviation Business Jets, RFDS Australia, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia.
How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Darwin?
A direct flight lasts an average of 4h 30m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 3148 km.
How much do flights Melbourne — Darwin cost?
The price of flights Melbourne — Darwin starts from $179.
What days does the plane fly Melbourne — Darwin?
Planes fly Melbourne — Darwin 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Melbourne and Darwin?
In Melbourne — Moorabbin, Melbourne Ferry Port, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Tullamarine Airport, City Heliport. In Darwin — Darwin International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Melbourne to Darwin?
The following flights fly between Melbourne and Darwin: JQ8986, QN816, QF836, VA1459, JQ8972, VA1463, VA1465, JQ678, QF838
What month is the cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Darwin?
High season is considered to be and the cheapest month is . Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne — Darwin flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Melbourne to Darwin?
The following airlines have direct flights Melbourne — Darwin: Jetstar, Skytrans, Qantas, Virgin Australia.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Darwin?
All the following airlines flights Melbourne — Darwin: Air New Zealand, Alliance Airlines, Jet Aviation Business Jets, Jetstar, Qantas, RFDS Australia, Singapore Airlines, Skytrans, Thai AirAsia, Virgin Australia.