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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
60%Trains are 60% more expensive in Melbourne than in Darwin.
Darwin$3.50
Melbourne$5.50
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Melbourne costs roughly the same as in Darwin.
Darwin$27.50
Melbourne$28.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
10%Taxis are 10% more expensive in Melbourne than in Darwin.
Darwin$5.40
Melbourne$5.93
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
2%Coffee is 2% more expensive in Melbourne than in Darwin.
Darwin$5.40
Melbourne$5.49
Distance: 3151 kms
Darwin airports
Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW)How far from city centre: 2 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Darwin to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from Darwin to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Darwin and Melbourne is of around 04:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,219 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Darwin to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Darwin to Melbourne is $164. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to Darwin?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.93 AUD, 10% more expensive than Darwin, with a fare of 5.40 AUD,

while train tickets costs 57% more in Melbourne: 5.50 AUD against 3.50 AUD in Darwin.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 28.00 AUD in Melbourne, 2% more than the 27.50 AUD in Darwin.

The price of the coffee is around 2% more expensive in Melbourne, with an average of 5.49 AUD , while in Darwin the coffee costs 5.40 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Darwin to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Darwin. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Darwin?
While in Darwin the temperatures can reach an average of 35.4 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 14.54 ºC average degrees reported in Darwin. During the winter period, Darwin can register 4.6 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Darwin and Melbourne?

The main airport route flying between Darwin and Melbourne is: Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Virgin Australia.

Jetstar.

Qantas Airways.

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