Cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Cheap return flights from Melbourne to Darwin
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Darwin flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Jetstar
- Virgin Australia
- Qantas
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Darwin.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Airnorth
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
These airlines fly from Melbourne to Darwin, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
4 hours 15 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Darwin.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Melbourne/Darwin route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Darwin and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Darwin
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Melbourne to Darwin. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. Jetstar is, on average, the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Melbourne to Darwin on 01/03/2026 at 02:35 for £46.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 3,800 km flight from Melbourne to Darwin.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Jetstar is a popular low-cost option for this route, and the average flight duration is about 4 hours 15 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed to payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.
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