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Sat, 30 May - Mon, 8 June
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
AU$396 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$396
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 30 May from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at AU$396 found 1 day ago
Wed, 22 July - Fri, 7 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
AU$416 Return, just found
AU$416
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, 22 July from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Fri, 7 Aug, priced at AU$416 just found
Tue, 2 June - Wed, 10 June
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
AU$456 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$456
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Wed, 10 June, priced at AU$456 found 1 day ago
Thu, 11 June - Wed, 15 July
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
AU$467 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$467
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 11 June from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$467 found 1 day ago
Fri, 24 July - Fri, 7 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
AU$476 Return, just found
AU$476
Return
just found
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 24 July from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Fri, 7 Aug, priced at AU$476 just found
Thu, 11 June - Sun, 19 July
MEL
Melbourne
DRW
Darwin
AU$505 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$505
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 11 June from Melbourne to Darwin, returning Sun, 19 July, priced at AU$505 found 1 day ago

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Darwin Resort

Darwin Resort

3 out of 5
Price was AU$731, price is now AU$640 per person
AU$640
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,033, price is now AU$848 per person
AU$848
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was AU$904, price is now AU$756 per person
AU$756
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
Club Tropical Resort Darwin

Club Tropical Resort Darwin

4 out of 5
Price was AU$848, price is now AU$731 per person
AU$731
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$877, price is now AU$760 per person
AU$760
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
Elsey on Parap

Elsey on Parap

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,036, price is now AU$904 per person
AU$904
per person
8 May - 12 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW)?
About 4 hours and 30 minutes. On average, that's how long it takes to cruise the skies between Melbourne and Darwin. (That's absolutely the last time we mention the word "average" when referring to your next epic adventure. No joke!)
Are there non-stop flights between MEL and DRW?
Sure, running can be heaps of fun — but not when you're trying to get a connecting flight. You don't need to stress about that when heading from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to DRW. You'll find multiple airlines advertising direct flights, including The Flying Kangaroo and Virgin Australia.
What airlines fly non-stop from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Darwin Intl. Airport?
Hoping to grab a direct flight from Melbourne to Darwin? If you don't want to stop in some dodgy airport along the way, look into The Flying Kangaroo (QF). This airline offers 60 flights on this route each month. Your choices don't end there, however. Virgin Australia (VA) operates 39 flights each month. Pick one. Book it. You're ready to roll!
How many flights are flown between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Darwin Intl. Airport?
Select from 4 flights between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Darwin Intl. Airport each day. You'll have no hassles getting a flight if you've decided at the lastminute to take a break.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Tullamarine to Darwin Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Origin city name
Melbourne
Destination airport
Darwin Intl.
Destination city name
Darwin
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Virgin Australia
Distance
3114 km

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