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Fri, 17 July - Mon, 20 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
DRW - MEL
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
MEL - DRW
430$
416$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
DRW - MEL
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
MEL - DRW
470$
458$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 31 May
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
DRW - MEL
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
MEL - DRW
481$
469$
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Wed, 10 June - Thu, 11 June
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
DRW - MEL
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
MEL - DRW
541$
525$
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Wed, 24 June - Sun, 28 June
Jetstar
JetstarDirect
DRW - MEL
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
MEL - DRW
645$
629$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 9 July - Tue, 14 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
DRW - MEL
Qantas Airways
Qantas AirwaysDirect
MEL - DRW
692$
675$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 26 May
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
DRW - MEL
171$
169$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 26 June
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
DRW - MEL
213$
196$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 16 June
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
DRW - MEL
213$
197$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 22 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
DRW - MEL
213$
197$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 2 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin AustraliaDirect
DRW - MEL
246$
225$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of May. Take advantage of this per
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Airlines that fly from Darwin to Melbourne
Jetstar
Jetstar
332$

Currency and price comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
40%A meal in Melbourne is 40% cheaper than a meal in Darwin.
Darwin$35.00
Melbourne$25.00
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
57%Trains are 57% more expensive in Melbourne than in Darwin.
Darwin$3.50
Melbourne$5.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
2%Taxis are 2% more expensive in Melbourne than in Darwin.
Darwin$5.40
Melbourne$5.50
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
1%Coffee in Melbourne is 1% cheaper than in Darwin.
Darwin$5.60
Melbourne$5.55
Distance: 3151 kms
Darwin airports
Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW)How far from city centre: 2 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from Darwin? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


Book all in one place

But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Darwin to Melbourne and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Darwin to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from Darwin to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Darwin and Melbourne is of around 4 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,150.99 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
When you fly from Darwin to Melbourne the average price is $472. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $169. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Darwin?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of $5.10, 6% cheaper than Darwin, with a fare of $5.40,
while train tickets costs 57% more in Melbourne: $5.50 against $3.50 in Darwin.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from $25.00 in Melbourne, 29% less than the $35.00 in Darwin.
The price of the coffee is around 1% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of $5.45, while in Darwin the coffee costs $5.50.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Darwin. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Darwin?
While in Darwin temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Melbourne's temperatures can rise to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 24º ºC average in Darwin.

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