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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

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JQ One-Way flights from $231
Dep. Wed 02 Sep$231
Dep. Thu 03 Sep$231
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Dep. Tue 26 Jan$231
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Dep. Fri 29 Jan$231
Dep. Tue 13 Oct$259
Dep. Sun 06 Sep$260
Dep. Mon 07 Sep$260
Dep. Sat 22 Aug$260
Dep. Sun 23 Aug$260
Dep. Sat 29 Aug$260
Dep. Sun 30 Aug$260
Dep. Fri 24 Jul$260
Dep. Sat 25 Jul$260
Dep. Mon 27 Jul$260
Dep. Tue 28 Jul$260
Dep. Sat 15 Aug$260
Dep. Sun 16 Aug$260
Dep. Mon 17 Aug$260
Dep. Mon 31 Aug$265
Dep. Tue 01 Sep$265
Dep. Tue 08 Sep$265
Dep. Fri 11 Sep$265
Dep. Wed 26 Aug$265
Dep. Thu 27 Aug$265
Dep. Fri 28 Aug$265
Dep. Mon 14 Sep$265
Dep. Tue 15 Sep$265
Dep. Sat 10 Oct$265
Dep. Fri 16 Oct$265
Dep. Sat 17 Oct$265

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Melbourne to Darwin Return Prices

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

August 2026
$537
September 2026
$430
November 2026
$443
December 2026
$304
January 2027
$407
February 2027
$231

Average Melbourne to Darwin Return Prices

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

July 2026
$928
August 2026
$729
September 2026
$784
November 2026
$894
December 2026
$683
January 2027
$666
February 2027
$656
March 2027
$739

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $462.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin is 02 September 2026.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Darwin?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct.

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

The shortest direct flight usually takes 4 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Darwin?

The IATA code for Darwin is DRW. It is located in Australia at coordinates -12.40826, 130.8774.

When should you book flights to Darwin?

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

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