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JQ Return flights from $358
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JQ,VA Return flights from $437
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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $633
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Dep. Thu 21 JanRet. Thu 25 Feb$637
QF Return flights from $664
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Dep. Thu 21 JanRet. Thu 25 Feb$2,663
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sun 06 Sep$13,363
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Dep. Mon 09 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$14,137

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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
$528
Oct 2026
$744
Nov 2026
$322
Jan 2027
$625
Feb 2027
$398
May 2027
$404

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is November 2026, with return fares from $322 — 57% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $744).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $322. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $744.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $504. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, February and May, you'll generally pay up to 36% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

September 2026
$528
October 2026
$744
November 2026
$322
January 2027
$625
February 2027
$398
May 2027
$404

Average Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

August 2026
$775
September 2026
$666
October 2026
$732
November 2026
$745
December 2026
$788
January 2027
$700
February 2027
$681
March 2027
$802

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 November.

How much do return flights from Darwin to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $358.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is 02 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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