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Flights from Darwin to Melbourne

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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 in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 1,958 mi
Darwin airports
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Darwin to Melbourne flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Darwin to Melbourne (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £102, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Darwin to Melbourne takes roughly 4 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Darwin–Melbourne route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Melbourne

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Melbourne, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Darwin to Melbourne

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Darwin to Melbourne:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Melbourne. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Darwin to Melbourne

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 £196. 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 102 £. 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.
When is the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
The most popular months to book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne are November, October and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Darwin to Melbourne?
The best time of the year to go to Melbourne when flying from Darwin depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Melbourne from Darwin in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, March and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Darwin - Melbourne.
How long does the flight take to go from Darwin to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Darwin and Melbourne is of around 8 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,957.93 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Darwin?
While in Darwin temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Melbourne can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 24º ºC average in Darwin.

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