Cheap Flights from Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Flight deals from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $610. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$292 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.

Melbourne.$319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Melbourne.$319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Melbourne.$319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Melbourne.$319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Melbourne.$319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.

Melbourne.$374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.

Melbourne.$393 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.

Melbourne.$405 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.

Melbourne.$409 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.

Melbourne.$433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

Melbourne.$435 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Darwin on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $435, select.

Melbourne.$440 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.

Melbourne.$441 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $441, select.

Melbourne.$448 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.

Melbourne.$450 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Darwin on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine

Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Darwin to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Darwin to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$291
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	4 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	87

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

How much are return flights from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine is $291. 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 Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine?

4 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Which airlines fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine?

Qatar Airways, Qantas and Jetstar fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine.

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

As of June 2026, there are 87 flights per week flying from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine.

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Melbourne Tullamarine?

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 Melbourne Tullamarine 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 Melbourne?

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

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

Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

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

The average duration of a direct flight from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Flights from DRW to MEL start from 00:35 — the first with Virgin Australia Regional. The latest departure is at 18:40 with Virgin Australia Regional. Overall, there are 19 weekly Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Your DRW to MEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Melbourne holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Australia:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Qantas.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier that offers DRW to MEL flights. An impressive 80.56% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DRW and MEL include:
- Sydney Airport
- Brisbane Airport
- Adelaide Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $146. A return fare right now is $292. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from DRW to MEL by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DRW to MEL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Handy information about Darwin Airport (DRW)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Darwin to Darwin Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DRW? If you've booked an early flight from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

If you're coming in on a late Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MEL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

December is the busiest month for flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Darwin Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRW to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are key highlights.