Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Darwin?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Darwin takes around 4.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Darwin?

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The flight distance between Melbourne and Darwin is 3136 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Darwin?

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Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Darwin. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Denpasar, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Manila, Bangkok, Auckland, Hobart, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Ahmedabad, Christchurch, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, City of Launceston, Kathmandu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Manila, Cairns, Bangkok, Denpasar, Adelaide, Cebu, London, Singapore, New Delhi, Townsville, Kuala Lumpur, Alice Springs, Kununurra, City of Newcastle, Angeles, Gold Coast, Hanoi.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

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Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Darwin?

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The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Darwin?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Melbourne and Darwin thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Melbourne and Darwin can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Darwin?

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Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Darwin with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express, Airnorth.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Melbourne and Darwin?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Darwin, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Melbourne and Darwin?

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Traveling between Melbourne and Darwin, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Darwin?

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There are a number of airports in and around Darwin. The main one is Darwin International and other nearby airports include Darwin International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Darwin depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Darwin arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Melbourne and Darwin depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Melbourne and Darwin arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£146
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£117
Cheapest round-trip	£354
Average round-trip	£432
Nonstop flights in December	£117 – £400

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
Qantas	2	1	---	2	1	1	2
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	---	---	---	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
Qantas	1	2	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	---	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No	0 0
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	0 0
Airnorth	ANO	TL	Yes	No