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JQ,VA Return flights from $452
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$452
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$453
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Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$536
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$550
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$571
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$703
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$788
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$878
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,005
VA Return flights from $517
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$517
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$537
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Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$537
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$587
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$603
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$630
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$720
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$815
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,137
JQ,QF Return flights from $639
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$639
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$639
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Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$639
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$655
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$655
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$786
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$863
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$889
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,031
QF,VA Return flights from $677
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$677
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$684
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Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$701
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$715
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$715
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$770
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$828
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$865
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,243
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $730
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$730
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$763
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Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$770
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$784
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$788
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$840
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$923
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$1,033
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,059
JQ,TL Return flights from $753
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$753
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$862
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Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$881
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$884
TL,VA Return flights from $809
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$809
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,054
QF Return flights from $835
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$835
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$848
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Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$850
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$850
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$851
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$851
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$914
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$942
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$1,310
JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $870
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$870
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$912
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Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$931
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$934
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $930
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$930
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,012
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,012
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,063
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Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,085
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,612
JQ,SQ Return flights from $1,558
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,558
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,962
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Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$2,409
QF,SQ Return flights from $1,565
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,565
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,565
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Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,643
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,969
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$2,683
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$8,220
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$8,220
QF,TL Return flights from $1,665
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,665
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$2,269
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Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$2,269
Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$2,269
Dep. Mon 25 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$2,269
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Fri 26 Feb$2,269
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$2,446
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Mon 03 Aug$2,507
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$2,522
JQ,QF,SQ Return flights from $1,841
Dep. Wed 10 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,841
Dep. Thu 18 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,925
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Dep. Mon 22 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,925

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Return fares from Darwin to Melbourne by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Sep 2026
$430
Oct 2026
$316
Feb 2027
$318
Mar 2027
$482
Apr 2027
$482

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is October 2026, with return fares from $316 — 34% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $482).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $316. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $482.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $406. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, February and September, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

September 2026
$430
October 2026
$316
February 2027
$318
March 2027
$482
April 2027
$482

Average Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026
$867
August 2026
$756
September 2026
$713
October 2026
$680
November 2026
$700
February 2027
$614
March 2027
$758

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Darwin to Melbourne

When is the cheapest time to travel from Darwin to Melbourne?

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Darwin to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $453.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is 22 February 2027.

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

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Darwin to Melbourne is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Melbourne?

The IATA code for Melbourne is MEL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -37.66969, 144.8485.

When should you book flights to Melbourne?

From our data, you should book flights to Melbourne 30 days out.


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