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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

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VA Return flights from $1,032
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Fri 10 Jul$1,032
Dep. Mon 15 JunRet. Thu 18 Jun$1,227

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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.

Dec 2026
$304
Jan 2027
$320
Feb 2027
$231

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is February 2027, with return fares from $231 — 28% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $320).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $231. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $320 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $285. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, December and January, you'll generally pay up to 19% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

December 2026
$304
January 2027
$320
February 2027
$231

Average Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

July 2026
$820
August 2026
$720
September 2026
$711
October 2026
$679
November 2026
$755
December 2026
$884
February 2027
$698
March 2027
$738

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 February.

How much do return flights from Darwin to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $592.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is 28 June 2026.

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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