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Cheap Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

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Dep. Wed 20 JanRet. Thu 21 Jan$464
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Dep. Sun 17 JanRet. Fri 22 Jan$496
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JQ,VA Return flights from $599
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Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Fri 07 Aug$758
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VA Return flights from $630
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JQ,QF Return flights from $654
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Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$1,831
QF,VA Return flights from $782
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Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$1,355
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $788
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$788
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Fri 07 Aug$949
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Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$1,599
QF Return flights from $850
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Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$1,908
JQ,SQ Return flights from $1,407
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$1,407
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$3,207
QF,SQ Return flights from $1,582
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$1,582
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$3,480
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Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Fri 07 Aug$1,870
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $2,460
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$2,460
QF,TL Return flights from $2,504
Dep. Wed 05 AugRet. Fri 07 Aug$2,504
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Thu 25 Feb$2,504
JQ,TL Return flights from $2,822
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$2,822
FJ,JQ,QF Return flights from $3,007
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$3,007
FJ,QF,VA Return flights from $3,047
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$3,047

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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
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 $406. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, February and September, you'll generally pay up to 22% 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
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.

July 2026
$867
August 2026
$756
September 2026
$713
October 2026
$680
November 2026
$700
February 2027
$614
March 2027
$758

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 $430.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne is 20 January 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 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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