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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

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JQ Return flights from $430
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Wed 27 Jan$430
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Thu 28 Jan$462
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Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Fri 29 Jan$462
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Sun 31 Jan$462
Dep. Tue 26 JanRet. Mon 01 Feb$462
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Dep. Wed 27 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$462
Dep. Fri 29 JanRet. Sun 31 Jan$462
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Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$462
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Dep. Thu 03 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$462
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Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Sun 13 Sep$462
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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 $430.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin is 26 January 2027.

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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