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Direct flights from Melbourne to Darwin

Airlines Schedules

MEL - DRW route map All flights from MEL to DRW non-stop. There are direct flights from Melbourne International (MEL), Australia to Darwin Intl (DRW), Australia with Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar. 26 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 07:25 to 21:50 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1957 miles (3149 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 20 minutes to 4 hours and 40 minutes.

MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
DRW
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
Darwin Intl
AustraliaDarwin , Australia
DRW
Flight time 4h 20min to 4h 40min
Updated Aug 11, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 08:00 and 20:45 • From Terminal 3
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Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 07:25 and 21:50 • From Terminal 1
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Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 13:15 and 14:30 • From Terminal 4
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Darwin 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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VA1459
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-11

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Darwin 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-11

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Darwin 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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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-08-11

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Melbourne to Darwin scheduled departures

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

Thursday
Thu
Sep 10
3 flights(3)
Friday
Fri
Sep 11
3 flights(3)
Saturday
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Sep 12
4 flights(4)
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Sep 13
4 flights(4)
Monday
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Sep 14
3 flights(3)
Tuesday
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Sep 15
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
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Sep 16
3 flights(3)
Time
Airline
Flight
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
11:55
Qantas Qantas
QF836
13:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
13:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
20:50
Qantas Qantas
QF838
08:40
Qantas Qantas
QF834
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
11:55
Qantas Qantas
QF836
13:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
08:40
Qantas Qantas
QF834
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
13:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
20:50
Qantas Qantas
QF838
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
13:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
20:50
Qantas Qantas
QF838
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
13:15
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
20:50
Qantas Qantas
QF838
10:50
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA1459
11:55
Qantas Qantas
QF836
14:30
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ678
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MEL-DRW flight route
Route map from Melbourne, MEL to Darwin, DRW. The distance is 1957 miles or 3149 km.
Melbourne - Darwin direct flight map
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MEL - DRW route facts

  • Distance
    1957 miles (3149 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 20 minutes to 4 hours and 40 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
  • Departure terminals
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 3
    Qantas: Terminal 1
    Jetstar: Terminal 4
  • Aircraft
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2, Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
    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 MEL to DRW with 26 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from MEL to DRW ranges from 4 hours and 20 minutes to 4 hours and 40 minutes. The route covers 1957 miles (3149 km).

26 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 07:25 to 21:50 depending on the schedule period.

Departure 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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