Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne

One-way fares from $273 · DRW → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Melbourne → Darwin
Cheapest fare
$273

Jetstar · Wed, 2 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $273

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar

Flight time
4h 15m

3,150 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $312
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $273

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart16:50 Wed, 2 DecDRW → MEL 4h 15m · Direct
$273one way, per person
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About flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Darwin (DRW) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 3,150 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 15m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $273, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $273 with Jetstar, departing Wednesday 2 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $273 to $312.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $273 one way.

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

A direct flight takes about 4h 15m. Darwin and Melbourne are around 3,150 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Darwin to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

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