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Cheapest flight

$165

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$174

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

4h31

A flight from Melbourne to Darwin takes on average 4h31.

Best time

December

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Darwin is December.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Darwin (Australia) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average ticket price of $311 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of August, June and July.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 217 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Jetstar Airways. A ticket from the company Jetstar Airways to Darwin costs on average $172.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.

Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Darwin

Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $165 to $247
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $174
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of June
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :

Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 14°C.

The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon

destination info :
Darwin, Australia
airport :
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
local time :

Darwin is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Darwin, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 29°C.

The city of Darwin has 1 airport(s): Darwin

Useful info about Darwin

What is quietest tourist period to go to Darwin?

If you want to visit Darwin during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of December.

What is the most popular time to travel to Darwin?

In Darwin, the busiest tourist month is August. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 217 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 32 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Darwin is Saturday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Darwin?

When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at .

How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?

The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..

Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Darwin?

Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Darwin?

In summer, the average temperature is 25°C in Darwin and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in Darwin and 53 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Darwin and it rains less in Darwin. In winter, it is colder in Darwin and it rains more in Darwin.

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