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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
$430
Oct 2026
$316
Nov 2026
$322
Jan 2027
$430
Feb 2027
$318
Mar 2027
$482
Apr 2027
$482

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is October 2026, with return fares from $316 — 34% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $482).

When Should You Fly to Melbourne?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne, with return fares from $316. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $482.

Across the year, return fares to Melbourne average around $397. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, February and November, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

September 2026
$430
October 2026
$316
November 2026
$322
January 2027
$430
February 2027
$318
March 2027
$482
April 2027
$482

Average Darwin to Melbourne Return Prices

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

August 2026
$794
September 2026
$707
October 2026
$732
November 2026
$714
January 2027
$699
February 2027
$655
March 2027
$785

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 October.

How much do return flights from Darwin to Melbourne cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $398.

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 Virgin Australia.

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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