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JQ,OD Return flights from $635
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$635
JQ,OD,VA Return flights from $684
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$684
JQ,VA Return flights from $692
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$692
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$999
VA Return flights from $717
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$717
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$867
JQ,OD,QF Return flights from $813
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$813
JQ,QF Return flights from $821
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$821
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$1,103
QF,VA Return flights from $828
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$828
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$1,254
TL,VA Return flights from $830
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$830
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $956
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$956
QF Return flights from $969
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$969
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$1,286
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $977
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$977
JQ,OD,QF,VA Return flights from $998
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$998
JQ,QZ Return flights from $1,091
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$1,091
QF,TL Return flights from $1,791
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Mon 22 Dec$1,791
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$2,858
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $2,709
Dep. Thu 18 DecRet. Thu 18 Dec$2,709

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Cheapest Melbourne to Darwin Return Prices

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

January 2026
$385
February 2026
$237
May 2026
$253
August 2026
$253
September 2026
$294

Average Melbourne to Darwin Return Prices

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

December 2025
$605
January 2026
$539
February 2026
$439
March 2026
$492
April 2026
$506
May 2026
$416
June 2026
$545
July 2026
$555
August 2026
$493
September 2026
$421

Did you know...

  • Melbourne is 30 minutes in front of Darwin. As they are in the same timezone you shouldn't be jetlagged when you arrive.
  • DRW is the IATA code for Darwin.
  • The Rydges Darwin Airport Hotel at 1 Sir Norman Brearley Drive, Marrara is the closest hotel to Darwin airport.
  • has the quickest flight from Melbourne to Darwin taking 8 hours and 35 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

Currently, May/2026 and March/2026 are the most affordable months to take a flight to Darwin from Melbourne.

What airlines fly direct to Darwin from Melbourne?

Jetstar have non-stop flights from Melbourne to Darwin.

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

The cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Darwin is Virgin Australia.

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

The best airline to fly to Darwin from Melbourne is Singapore Airlines. If you would like non-stop flights then Jetstar is best.

How to get from Melbourne to Darwin
Melbourne (MEL)
 to 
Darwin (DRW)
4h 25m

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