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JQ Return flights from $358
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Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Wed 03 Mar$378
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Dep. Wed 04 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$398
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JQ,VA Return flights from $388
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$388
Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$411
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Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$450
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$478
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$529
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$830
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$875
VA Return flights from $398
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$398
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$512
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Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$514
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Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$602
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$853
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JQ,QF Return flights from $514
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$514
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$546
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Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$547
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$550
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$595
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$778
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QF,VA Return flights from $546
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Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$561
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Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$586
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$655
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$816
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$831
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $592
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$592
Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$624
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Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$675
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$708
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$716
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$923
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$923
QF Return flights from $644
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$644
Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$645
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Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$646
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$669
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$710
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$802
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$890
JQ,TR Return flights from $854
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JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $1,109
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,109
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$1,140
JQ,TL Return flights from $1,117
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,117
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$1,129
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Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$1,131
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$1,183
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,169
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$1,169
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$1,215
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Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,263
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$1,351
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $1,176
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$1,176
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$1,521
QF,TL Return flights from $1,315
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$1,315
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$1,455
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Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$1,605
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$1,605
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Tue 26 Jan$2,018
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$2,220
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$2,637
QF,SQ Return flights from $1,468
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$1,468
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$1,873
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Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Sun 10 Jan$1,877
Dep. Sat 19 DecRet. Mon 11 Jan$2,088
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Wed 03 Feb$2,121
Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$8,185
JQ,QF,SQ Return flights from $1,893
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Fri 13 Nov$1,893
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$2,114

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Do you need to catch a flight to Darwin? Check out our domestic flights to Darwin. If Darwin is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Melbourne from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Darwin


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 10 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, Qantas 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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