Cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne from $392 DRW → AVV, MEL

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 33 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $362 to $542.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 19-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

66 fares on 6 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $496.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $162 to $249.

At $392, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

44 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $214.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (33 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

The cheapest return found recently is $496 with Virgin Australia, 17 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $517 to $687.

How much is a one-way flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $392 with Qantas, 26 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $214 with Jetstar, 5 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $392 to $398.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $496, 17 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $214, 5 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

In 33 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 34% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $729 with Jetstar, 17 Dec to 5 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $418 with Virgin Australia, 26 Nov, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Virgin Australia on 26 Nov, takes 4 h 15 min from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Qantas on 26 Nov, takes 8 h 30 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

Between 26 Nov and 26 Dec, Virgin Australia has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Qantas on 2 and Jetstar on 1. Between 20 Nov and 5 Jan 2027, Qantas has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Virgin Australia on 1 and Jetstar on 1.