Flights from Melbourne to Darwin

MELDRW

Melbourne Airport (Melbourne, Australia) → Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (Darwin, Australia)

Nonstop
4h 30m
Distance
3,132 km
Frequency
7×/week
One-way from
$131
Airlines
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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Fares by month

One-way, per person

Lowest fares Aviasales travelers found in recent searches; some may include a connection. Prices change often — tap a month to see live fares.

Weekly schedule

Monday

  • VA145909:05→12:154h 40mVirgin Australia
  • QF83612:55→15:554h 30mQantas
  • JQ67813:15→16:154h 30mJetstar

Tuesday

  • JQ67813:15→16:154h 30mJetstar
  • QF83821:50→00:504h 30mQantas

Wednesday

  • VA145912:05→15:154h 40mVirgin Australia
  • QF83612:55→15:554h 30mQantas
  • JQ67813:15→16:154h 30mJetstar

Thursday

  • QF83611:55→15:555h 30mQantas
  • JQ67813:15→17:155h 30mJetstar

Friday

  • VA145910:50→15:005h 40mVirgin Australia
  • JQ67813:15→17:155h 30mJetstar
  • QF83820:50→00:505h 30mQantas

Saturday

  • QF83408:40→12:405h 30mQantas
  • VA145910:50→15:005h 40mVirgin Australia
  • QF83611:55→15:555h 30mQantas
  • JQ67813:15→17:155h 30mJetstar

Sunday

  • VA145709:05→12:154h 40mVirgin Australia
  • JQ67813:15→16:154h 30mJetstar
  • QF83821:50→00:504h 30mQantas

Melbourne to Darwin — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Darwin?
MEL–DRW is 4h 30m nonstop, covering 3,132 km (1,946 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne to Darwin?
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?
One-way fares on MEL–DRW recently started from $131. The lowest recent fare is for travel in December 2026. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.
How often do flights run from Melbourne to Darwin?
The route is served 7 days a week (20 scheduled departures).