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Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne

14 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 3 airlines, about 4h 10m in the air, 1,956 mi (3,148 km). Tickets from $195.

Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

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Prices by day: Darwin to Melbourne

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Best fares from Darwin to Melbourne

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $195 21 February 2027, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $195 21 February 2027, Jetstar Cheapest in the next 7 days $254 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $400 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $195

Darwin to Melbourne at a glance

flight time, from 4h 10m to 4h 25m
4h 10m
straight-line distance
1,956 mi (3,148 km)
flights a week
14
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
00:40 - 16:50
lowest price, nonstop, 21 February
$195
average across months
$220
airlines
3

Darwin to Melbourne ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $195. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $254. The average across months is $220.

Darwin to Melbourne flight schedule

14 flights a week, 11 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
VA 1456
Virgin Australia
00:40 Darwin International
06:25 Tullamarine, terminal 3
4h 15m
Tue, Thu, Sat
Boeing 737
QF 837
Qantas
13:20 Darwin International
19:15 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 25m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
JQ 677
Jetstar
16:50 Darwin International
22:35 Tullamarine, terminal 4
4h 15m
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Airbus A320

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 19 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
QF 835
Qantas
23:55 Darwin International
05:35 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
QF 1521
Qantas
13:20 Darwin International
19:15 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A220-300
QF 835
Qantas
13:35 Darwin International
19:15 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
VA 1462
Virgin Australia
15:45 Darwin International
21:25 Tullamarine, terminal 3
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737
JQ 677
Jetstar
17:00 Darwin International
22:40 Tullamarine, terminal 4
4h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
QF 833
Qantas
11:35 Darwin International
17:15 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
QF 835
Qantas
14:35 Darwin International
19:15 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
JQ 677
Jetstar
18:00 Darwin International
22:40 Tullamarine, terminal 4
4h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
QF 833
Qantas
12:35 Darwin International
17:15 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
QF 837
Qantas
06:15 Darwin International
10:55 Tullamarine, terminal 1
4h 10m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
JQ 677
Jetstar
02:00 Darwin International
06:40 Tullamarine, terminal 4
4h 10m
Seasonal
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Melbourne is 1.5 hours ahead of Darwin. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Darwin to Melbourne

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Qantas7 a week Jetstar4 a week Virgin Australia3 a week

Airports

Where flights from Darwin to Melbourne depart and land

Departure from Darwin

Darwin International DRW

14 flights a week, 4 mi (7 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Melbourne

Tullamarine MEL

14 flights a week, terminals 1, 3, 4, 12 mi (19 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 10 minutes on average, from 4h 10m to 4h 25m depending on the flight.
How far is Melbourne from Darwin?
1,956 mi (3,148 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Darwin to Melbourne?
Qantas (7 a week), Jetstar (4 a week) and Virgin Australia (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Darwin to Melbourne?
There are 14 a week, about 2 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Darwin to Melbourne?
The first departure is at 00:40 (VA1456), the last at 16:50 (JQ677). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?
February 2027: tickets from $195. The most expensive is November 2026, from $254.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?
21 February 2027 (Sunday): from $195 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Darwin to Melbourne?
Jetstar: nonstop tickets from $195 on 21 February by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1.5 hours ahead of Darwin. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Darwin airport do flights to Melbourne leave from?
Darwin International (14 a week).