Melbourne to Darwin Flights

There are 3 daily flights that operate from Melbourne Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin. The earliest departure takes off at 09:25 and the last one leaves at 20:45.

This route at a glance

3flights a day
3airlines
09:25 – 20:45first and last
4h 35mtypical flight time
616 AUDtypical fare, 367–902

Checked baggage included with the fares we recorded. Airlines sell more; this is what the cheapest fares carried.

Airline	Hold baggage
Qantas	23 kg
Jetstar	15 kg
Virgin Australia	23 kg

Hand baggage is 5–7 kg, depending on the airline.

Collected 30 October 2026. Not live — check with the airline before booking.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Darwin?

The following 3 airlines have scheduled flights on this route: Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Darwin?

The average price for a flight is 616 AUD, ranging from 367 AUD to 902 AUD. Scroll down the page to get detailed prices and times for this trip and links to book.

Schedules for return route: Darwin to Melbourne.

Flight details		Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Melbourne Airport	Qantas QF836 09:25 - 14:00 275 mins	902 AUD	534 AUD	530 AUD	680 AUD	769 AUD	596 AUD	899 AUD
Melbourne Airport	Jetstar JQ678 13:15 - 17:40 265 mins	---	367 AUD	402 AUD	---	484 AUD	---	786 AUD
Melbourne Airport	Virgin Australia VA1467 20:45 - 01:20 275 mins	748 AUD	---	471 AUD	---	455 AUD	---	---

Schedules and prices shown here are historical, for guidance only, last collected on 30 October 2026. They are not live and are not updated daily — airlines change timetables and fares constantly. Always check with the airline or a booking site before making plans. This table covers the week beginning 13th November 2026. Search the dates you want to travel for live prices.

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