Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Melbourne takes around 4.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Darwin and Melbourne?

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The flight distance between Darwin and Melbourne is 3136 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Manila, Denpasar, Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Gold Coast, Queenstown, Cebu, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Wellington, Banyuwangi, Coffs Harbour, Hobart, Johannesburg, Taipei, Okinawa Island.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Denpasar, Auckland, Cairns, Los Angeles, Manila, Brisbane, Honolulu, Christchurch, San Francisco, Queenstown, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Hobart, New York, Perth, Tokyo, Adelaide.

Question 6

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 7

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

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

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Darwin and Melbourne?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Darwin and Melbourne, 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 11

What flights operate between Darwin and Melbourne?

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Traveling between Darwin and Melbourne, 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 12

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Darwin and Melbourne 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 Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Darwin and Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Darwin and Melbourne 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 Darwin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Darwin and Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$194
Cheapest round-trip	$363
Average round-trip	$425
Nonstop flights in May	$194 – $457
Most popular airline	Jetstar Airways

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Qantas	1	1	2	1	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	2	1	2	1	1	---	1
Jetstar Airways	---	1	2	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Qantas	1	1	2	2	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Qantas	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Qantas	2	1	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	1	1
Jetstar Airways	1	1	1	---	1	---	1

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Flights starting at $194. Choose between Jetstar Airways, Qantas, or Virgin Australia Airlines to find the best price.

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	15°C
February	25°C	15°C
March	23°C	14°C
April	19°C	11°C
May	15°C	9°C
June	13°C	7°C
July	12°C	6°C
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October	18°C	9°C
November	21°C	11°C
December	23°C	13°C

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
Airnorth	ANO	TL	Yes	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	0 0