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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 350 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Darwin.193 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Darwin.193 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Darwin.193 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Darwin.193 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Darwin.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Darwin.193 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.

Darwin.231 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.

Darwin.241 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 241 €, select.

Darwin.247 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.

Darwin.263 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 263 €, select.

Darwin.264 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 264 €, select.

Darwin.265 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.

Darwin.265 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.

Darwin.271 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 271 €, select.

Darwin.271 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 271 €, select.

Darwin.271 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 271 €, select.

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Melbourne to Darwin: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	193 €
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	4 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	107

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin is 193 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin?

4 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin?

Qatar Airways, Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin?

As of June 2026, there are 107 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Darwin is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Darwin?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Darwin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Darwin?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Darwin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin with?

Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Darwin.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Darwin Airport (DRW): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport.
The timezone in Darwin is UTC+9:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
To ensure you catch your MEL to DRW flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport, so jetting off to Darwin (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Qantas.
The most punctual carrier that operates MEL to DRW flights is Virgin Australia. Its services arrive without delay 71.05% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and DRW:
- Sydney Airport
- Brisbane Airport
- Alice Springs Airport

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Darwin Airport (DRW)

Consider staying in a hotel near DRW if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Darwin Airport rental car and discover Darwin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Darwin Airport about four weeks before you set off.

When to fly to Darwin Airport (DRW)

July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Darwin in March.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Darwin Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Darwin, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to DRW in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.