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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Darwin to Melbourne Airport
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The month of January is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Darwin averaging around $476.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest day to depart from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $586. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Darwin because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $645.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is at midday. Flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport during this time can be as low as $0. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $669 on average. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Darwin in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
What is the cheapest Darwin to Melbourne flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Darwin when booking 21 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $551 when searching 21 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Darwin for as low as $417 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Darwin to Melbourne flights?
There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Darwin to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Darwin to Melbourne?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Darwin to Melbourne
Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport from Darwin according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Darwin to Melbourne Airport on average per day?
8 flights are operational daily from Darwin to Melbourne Airport as of March 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 00:00, with 59% of flights per day taking off in the morning.
How many flights depart from Darwin to Melbourne Airport on average per week?
As of March 2025, 59 flights take off from Darwin and land in Melbourne Airport each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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How far is Darwin to Melbourne by plane?
Melbourne is 3126.1 km away from Darwin. Flights usually cover this in 4h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport?
As of March 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (60.49% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (27.87%), Airbus A220-300 (7.32%), and Embraer 190 (1.76%).
What is the most popular airline from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar (63% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Virgin Australia (30%) and Qantas Airways (8%).
Best airlines flying from Darwin to Melbourne Airport
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Darwin to Melbourne Airport with momondo
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PriceFrom $259 | Free cancellation | Rating 6.5 433 reviews | |||
PriceFrom $272 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.5 393 reviews | |||
PriceFrom $334 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.5 809 reviews |
Virgin Australia Flights From Darwin to Melbourne Airport
The lowest priced Virgin Australia flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport from the last 72 hours was $171. Generally, Virgin Australia has 4 flights on this route every week with an average price of $360. Virgin Australia is rated 7.5/10 by our users.
Qantas Airways Flights From Darwin to Melbourne Airport
Qantas Airways is also a popular choice for this route. Qantas Airways flight deals for Darwin to Melbourne Airport start from as low as $214 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average Qantas Airways deals seen on momondo around $472. Qantas Airways operates 11 flights to Melbourne Airport from Darwin in an average week. Users have rated it 7.5/10 across 809 reviews.
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Can I find flights from Darwin to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Darwin to Melbourne flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from Darwin to Melbourne?
Once all potential Darwin to Melbourne flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Melbourne from Darwin. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.