£97 Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £97 for one-way flights and £306 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£306 Return, found 12 hours ago
£306
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 23 Oct from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at £306 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£312 Return, found 12 hours ago
£312
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 23 Oct from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at £312 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 19 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£320 Return, found 5 hours ago
£320
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Fri, 21 Nov, priced at £320 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£322 Return, found 12 hours ago
£322
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 23 Oct from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at £322 found 12 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, 19 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£323 Return, found 5 hours ago
£323
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 19 Nov from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Fri, 21 Nov, priced at £323 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£328 Return, found 1 day ago
£328
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, 15 Dec from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Thu, 1 Jan, priced at £328 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£329 Return, found 5 hours ago
£329
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, 31 Aug from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Sat, 6 Sep, priced at £329 found 5 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£336 Return, found 6 days ago
£336
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at £336 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£364 Return, found 3 days ago
£364
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 13 Nov from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at £364 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
£370 Return, found 5 days ago
£370
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 8 Nov from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Sat, 22 Nov, priced at £370 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £175 - £301 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Melbourne to Darwin route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Darwin Intl.
Airlines serving
Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£306
Distance
3114 km
Average flight time
4 hours 5 mins

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To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Tullamarine (MEL) to Darwin Intl. (DRW)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Darwin today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Tullamarine to Darwin Intl. start at just £306 and range up to £370.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Melbourne and Darwin
  • booking your flight during October, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Melbourne to Darwin flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Tullamarine to Darwin Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW)?
Pack your bags, because round-trip flights between MEL and Darwin Intl. Airport start from £306. That's based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can rise quickly, so book today to secure the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MEL to Darwin Intl. Airport?
Each air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to DRW that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Darwin Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Darwin Intl. Airport?
Around 3,100 kilometres separates Melbourne and Darwin, so pack some entertainment to help you fill in a couple of hours. That juicy novel you haven't had time to start will do the trick.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to DRW?
There are a few airlines that travel directly from Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW). Virgin Australia (VA) is an excellent choice, offering 30 flights every month. Another airline servicing this route is Qantas (QF). You'll have 26 flights each month to choose from.
Are Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Intl. Airport surfacing a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices that far in advance.

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