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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

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JQ Return flights from $709
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$709
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$709
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Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$726
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$726
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$726
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$726
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$736
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$736
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$747
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$747
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$756
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$756
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$760
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$777
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$777
Dep. Wed 15 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$777
Dep. Tue 14 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$777
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$782
Dep. Thu 09 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$782
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Mon 29 Jun$783
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$784
Dep. Mon 13 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$784
Dep. Fri 17 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$787
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$796
Dep. Sun 12 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$796
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$796
Dep. Fri 10 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$796
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$798
Dep. Sat 11 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$798
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$807
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Thu 16 Jul$807
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Fri 17 Jul$809
Dep. Thu 16 JulRet. Sun 19 Jul$809
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Sun 28 Jun$816
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$817
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$817
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$822
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Sat 18 Jul$822
Dep. Sat 04 JulRet. Mon 20 Jul$822

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 $709.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin is 16 July 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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