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Melbourne Darwin
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Wed., 04 Dec. MEL - DRW
Tue., 10 Dec. DRW - MEL
$661 $621
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Sat., 16 Nov. MEL - DRW
$146 $136
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Sat., 16 Nov. MEL - DRW
Sat., 30 Nov. DRW - MEL
$341 $325
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Tue., 12 Nov. AVV - DRW
Tue., 19 Nov. DRW - AVV
$886 $858
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Fri., 22 Nov. MEL - DRW
Sun., 24 Nov. DRW - MEL
$556 $525
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Thu., 28 Nov. MEL - DRW
Sun., 08 Dec. DRW - MEL
$534 $498
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
30% Trains in Darwin are 30% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne $5.3
Darwin $3.5
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in Darwin than in Melbourne.
Melbourne $25
Darwin $34
Distance: 3151 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms
Darwin airports
Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW) How far from city centre: 2 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Darwin

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Darwin?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Darwin is of around 04:33 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,207 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 Melbourne to Darwin at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin is $136. 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 Darwin expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Darwin costs an average of 5.40 AUD, 2% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 34% less in Darwin: 3.50 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 34.00 AUD in Darwin, 36% more than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 5% more expensive in Darwin, with an average of 5.50 AUD , while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.23 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Darwin?
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 Melbourne. 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 Darwin compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Darwin's temperatures can go up to 35.4 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 14.54 ºC in Darwin, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Darwin have an average of 4.6 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Darwin?
The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Darwin is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Virgin Australia. Jetstar. Qantas Airways.

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