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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

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JQ One-Way flights from $159
Dep. Fri 12 Feb$159
Dep. Thu 18 Feb$159
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Dep. Thu 25 Feb$159
Dep. Fri 26 Feb$159
Dep. Sun 28 Feb$159
Dep. Sun 21 Feb$159
Dep. Mon 22 Feb$159
Dep. Fri 19 Feb$231
Dep. Thu 11 Feb$231
Dep. Fri 12 Mar$231
Dep. Sun 07 Feb$231
Dep. Wed 10 Feb$260
Dep. Wed 17 Feb$260
Dep. Mon 01 Mar$265
Dep. Sun 07 Mar$265
Dep. Mon 08 Mar$265
Dep. Thu 11 Mar$265
Dep. Fri 23 Apr$265
Dep. Sat 24 Apr$265
Dep. Wed 28 Apr$265
Dep. Thu 29 Apr$265
Dep. Fri 30 Apr$265
Dep. Sat 01 May$265
Dep. Mon 08 Feb$265
Dep. Thu 04 Feb$265
Dep. Fri 05 Feb$265
Dep. Wed 24 Feb$268
Dep. Fri 05 Mar$280
Dep. Wed 10 Mar$280
Dep. Wed 03 Feb$286
Dep. Wed 03 Mar$296
Dep. Tue 09 Mar$298
Dep. Thu 04 Mar$299
Dep. Sun 14 Mar$299
Dep. Sun 25 Apr$299
Dep. Mon 26 Apr$299
Dep. Sun 02 May$299
Dep. Mon 15 Feb$299
Dep. Tue 16 Feb$314

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 $318.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Darwin is 12 February 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, Qantas 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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