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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

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JQ Return flights from $407
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sat 08 Aug$407
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sat 08 Aug$410
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Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$412
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$412
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$412
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$412
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$414
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$414
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$414
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$414
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$416
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 16 Aug$417
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sat 08 Aug$420
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$426
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$426
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$426
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$426
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$426
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$426
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$426
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$426
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$426
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$426
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$426
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$426
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$426
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$426
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$426
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$426
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$426
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$426
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$426
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Sun 16 Aug$427
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sat 15 Aug$429
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Sun 09 Aug$429
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$429
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$429
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$429
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 20 Aug$439
JQ,VA Return flights from $465
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$465
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$506
JQ,QF Return flights from $480
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$480
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$512
QF Return flights from $502
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$502
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$547
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $504
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$504
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$581
VA Return flights from $505
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$505
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$535
QF,VA Return flights from $509
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$509
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$531
EK,JQ Return flights from $952
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$952
EK,VA Return flights from $1,123
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,123
QF,TL Return flights from $1,774
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,774
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,778
SQ Return flights from $10,080
Dep. Thu 13 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$10,080

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Cheapest Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Darwin to Melbourne return airfares.

February 2026
$262
May 2026
$415
August 2026
$272
September 2026
$317

Average Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

These are the average prices for Darwin to Melbourne return airfares.

December 2025
$681
January 2026
$459
February 2026
$419
March 2026
$479
April 2026
$483
May 2026
$468
September 2026
$509

Did you know...

  • Darwin is 30 minutes after Melbourne (Tullamarine). So, you won't be jetlagged once you get there.
  • DRW is the IATA airport code for Darwin.
  • The Rydges Darwin Airport Hotel is the nearest hotel to Darwin airport.

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne from Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest times in the year to travel from Darwin to Melbourne are December/2026 and November/2026. The most expensive month is May/2026.

What airlines fly direct to Melbourne from Darwin?

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly direct between Darwin and Melbourne.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne from Darwin?

Jetstar is the cheapest airline to fly to Melbourne from Darwin.

What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne from Darwin?

Singapore Airlines is the best airline to fly between Darwin and Melbourne. Qantas is the best for non-stop flights. Jetstar is the best budget airline.

How to get from Darwin to Melbourne
Darwin
 to 
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
3h 10m

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