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Direct flights from Darwin to Melbourne

Airlines Schedules

DRW - MEL route map All flights from DRW to MEL non-stop. There are direct flights from Darwin Intl (DRW), Australia to Melbourne International (MEL), Australia with Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar. 26 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 00:40 to 23:55 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1957 miles (3149 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 10 minutes to 4 hours and 25 minutes.

DRW
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
DRW
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
MEL
Flight time 4h 10min to 4h 25min
Updated Aug 3, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 00:40 and 15:45
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10 flights/week
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Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 01:50 and 23:55
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9 flights/week
9 flights/week

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 16:50 and 19:10
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7 flights/week
7 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Darwin to Melbourne with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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Sep 7
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VA1462
15:45
15:45
15:45
15:45
15:45
15:45
15:45

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-03

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Flight schedule from Darwin to Melbourne with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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QF839
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13:30
13:30

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-03

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Flight schedule from Darwin to Melbourne with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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JQ675
18:00
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18:00
18:00
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18:00

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-03

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Darwin to Melbourne scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between DRW and MEL.

Saturday
Sat
Sep 05
4 flights(4)
Sunday
Sun
Sep 06
4 flights(4)
Monday
Mon
Sep 07
3 flights(3)
Tuesday
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Sep 08
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
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Sep 09
3 flights(3)
Thursday
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Sep 10
3 flights(3)
Friday
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Sep 11
3 flights(3)
Time
Airline
Flight
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF837
13:30
Qantas Qantas
QF835
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF837
13:30
Qantas Qantas
QF835
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
01:50
Qantas Qantas
QF839
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF837
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
01:50
Qantas Qantas
QF839
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF837
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
06:10
Qantas Qantas
QF837
15:45
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1462
18:00
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ675
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DRW-MEL flight route
Route map from Darwin, DRW to Melbourne, MEL. The distance is 1957 miles or 3149 km.
Darwin - Melbourne direct flight map
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DRW - MEL route facts

  • Distance
    1957 miles (3149 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 10 minutes to 4 hours and 25 minutes
  • Airlines
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
    Qantas Qantas
    Jetstar Jetstar
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Virgin Australia: MEL
    Qantas: MEL
  • Arrival terminals
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 3
    Qantas: Terminal 1
    Jetstar: Terminal 4
  • Aircraft
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Airbus A220-300
    Jetstar: Airbus A320

Route FAQ

Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar operate non-stop flights from DRW to MEL with 26 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from DRW to MEL ranges from 4 hours and 10 minutes to 4 hours and 25 minutes. The route covers 1957 miles (3149 km).

26 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 00:40 to 23:55 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival terminals: Virgin Australia: Terminal 3, Qantas: Terminal 1 and Jetstar: Terminal 4.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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