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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Darwin

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. 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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Flight Duration4 h and 20 mFlights between Melbourne and Darwin take, on average, 4 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£120Cheapest price for a flight between Melbourne and Darwin found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Destination airportDarwin International AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Darwin

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Darwin

Airlines flying this routeVirgin Australia, JetstarAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Darwin

One-way average Price£209The average price for a flight Melbourne - Darwin at Opodo is £209, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Darwin when departing from Melbourne

Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Darwin

Jetstar

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Exchange rate

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Last checked on Tue 27/10

Distance: 1,958 mi

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Darwin airports

Book your Melbourne to Darwin flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Darwin (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 £120, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Darwin takes roughly 5 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Darwin route

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

Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Darwin

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Darwin, temperatures average around 35ºC in the warmest months and roughly 16ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 36ºC
Lows: down to 15ºC
Hottest month: October
Coldest month: July
Driest month: July
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Darwin

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

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 Darwin. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Darwin

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

When you fly from Melbourne to Darwin the average price is £209. 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 Melbourne to Darwin at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin is 120 £. 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 Melbourne to Darwin?

The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin are August, July and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Darwin?

The best time of the year to go to Darwin when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Darwin from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, March and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Darwin.

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Darwin?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Darwin is of around 4 h and 20 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 Darwin compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Darwin can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Darwin, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Darwin?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Darwin are:

Virgin Australia.
Virgin Australia.
Qantas Airways.

Virgin Australia

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