Q: How many flights are there between Darwin and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 10m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Darwin and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Darwin to Melbourne with 7 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 7 flights per week, while Jetstar follows with 5 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 00:35 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:15.

Question 1

How many flights are there between Darwin and Melbourne Airport per day?

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Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 10m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Darwin and Melbourne?

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Qantas Airways connects Darwin to Melbourne with 7 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 7 flights per week, while Jetstar follows with 5 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 00:35 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:15.

Question 4

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport jets off at 18:00 and lands at 22:40.

Question 5

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Melbourne?

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The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Melbourne flight route.

Question 6

Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

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Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Darwin and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 7

On which days can I fly direct from Darwin to Melbourne?

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There are direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne on a daily basis.

Question 8

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost £206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £370 and £328 respectively.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Darwin to Melbourne. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Darwin to Melbourne?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Darwin is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Darwin to Melbourne?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Darwin-DRW/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Darwin and Melbourne Airport?

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There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

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To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost £206 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £370 and £328 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Darwin and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Darwin to Melbourne with 7 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 7 flights per week, while Jetstar follows with 5 flights per week.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Darwin and Melbourne Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Darwin and Melbourne Airport per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 00:35 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 05:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Darwin to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Melbourne Airport jets off at 18:00 and lands at 22:40.

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