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VA Return flights from $348
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Dep. Mon 16 MarRet. Sun 22 Mar$489
Dep. Thu 22 JanRet. Tue 27 Jan$505
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JQ,OD,QZ,VA Return flights from $465
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QF Return flights from $503
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Dep. Mon 16 MarRet. Sun 22 Mar$530
Dep. Mon 02 FebRet. Thu 12 Feb$545
Dep. Thu 22 JanRet. Tue 27 Jan$553
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Dep. Sun 24 MayRet. Sun 31 May$520

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Cheapest Melbourne to Darwin Return Prices

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

January 2026
$389
February 2026
$240
May 2026
$256
August 2026
$256
September 2026
$297

Average Melbourne to Darwin Return Prices

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

December 2025
$611
January 2026
$544
February 2026
$443
March 2026
$497
April 2026
$511
May 2026
$420
June 2026
$550
July 2026
$560
August 2026
$498
September 2026
$425

Did you know...

  • The distance from Melbourne to Darwin is 3,133 kilometres.
  • Darwin has the IATA code of DRW and Melbourne has MEL.
  • Melbourne is 30 minutes in front of Darwin.
  • 10 hours and 5 minutes is the shortest return flight between Melbourne and Darwin. Adelaide

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)
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Darwin (DRW)
4h 25m
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