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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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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$177
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time4 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week70

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine is $177. 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.
4 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine.
Etihad Airways, Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine.
As of May 2024, there are 70 flights per week flying from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine.
The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually November.
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 Tuesday, 5 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne Tullamarine is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Non-stop flights from Darwin to Melbourne are available on Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas, and there are routes that depart every day of the week. Signing up to price alerts can help you save money on your flights, as we will inform you of any changes to rates along this route.

Darwin Airport (DRW) information

Darwin Airport (DRW) is the key airport for the city of Darwin, and the largest aviation facility in the Northern Territory. This airport has eight eateries, including fast food and coffee kiosks, as well as gift shops and newsagencies. There are VIP lounges, plus ATMs, free WiFi, and currency exchange services should you need them.
• This airport is a single terminal building.
• Be prepared to carry some form of official identification. Please note, this must have a photographic ID.
• There should be a space of at least 45-60 minutes between you checking in and your flight’s departure.

Melbourne Airports (MELA) information

• The Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) functions as the primary airport for the city of Melbourne, though both Essendon Airport (MEB) and Avalon Airport (AVV) also offer some domestic routes (be aware these are subject to layovers). However, you will likely fly into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), and you will find that this airport has excellent facilities, with free WiFi, banks, ATMs, restaurants, and tons of shops you can browse.
• Expect to arrive in Terminals 1, 3, or 4 of the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Time difference from Darwin to Melbourne

• As the Northern Territory does not follow Daylight Savings Time, you’ll find that depending on the time of year, Melbourne is either 30 minutes or 90 minutes ahead of Darwin.

Weather

• Melbourne is much drier and cooler than Darwin, and on the whole more temperate. The summers are around 25-30°C daily, whilst the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are roughly 11-23°C. Prepare for much colder winters though, with days sometimes falling as low as 6°C.

Expect to pay

• Australian Dollars (AUD).
• Melbourne is cheaper than Darwin across almost all living, dining, and shopping costs.
• Sit back with your morning cappuccino for $4.

Transportation to city centre

• For $55-60 you can get into the CBD via taxi, though you can arrange cheaper airport transfers with our search tools.
• Our car hire search filters can also help you rent a car in advance if you’d prefer full mobility for the duration of your stay.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2017.


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