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 4.6 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 Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas.

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, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and London, Bali, Manila, Sydney, Denpasar, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Jakarta, Cairns, Bangkok, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cebu, New Delhi, Adelaide, Hanoi, Budapest, Seoul.

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

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, Airnorth, Cathay Pacific.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£159
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£469
Cheapest round-trip	£350
Average round-trip	£431
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus Route 3	25-35 min	$3 – $5; adult fare; concession rates available	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	15-25 min	$30 – $45; metered fare; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Ride-hailing (Uber/Ola/DiDi)	15-25 min	$25 – $40; surge pricing may apply during peak times	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Airport Shuttle	20-40 min	$18 – $25; per person; door-to-door service	scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)	hotel drop-off service
Private Transfer	15-25 min	$60 – $100; fixed rate; pre-booking required	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or premium service
Rental Car	15-25 min	$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type and provider	on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Qantas	---	---	---	---	1	2	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	2	2
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 23 total	Daily flights: 3.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	2	2
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 23 total	Daily flights: 3.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 2 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	26°C
February	30°C	26°C
March	31°C	26°C
April	31°C	25°C
May	30°C	23°C
June	29°C	21°C
July	29°C	21°C
August	30°C	21°C
September	32°C	24°C
October	33°C	26°C
November	33°C	27°C
December	32°C	27°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	No
Virgin Australia Airlines	VOZ	VA	No
Airnorth	ANO	TL	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No

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