Flights From Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) from AU$145

The first step in organising a flight from Melbourne, VIC Airport (MEL-Tullamarine) to Darwin, NT Airport (DRW-Darwin Intl.) is to have a squiz at our Covid-19 Travel Advisor. It's here you'll find everything you need to know about quarantine, flying restrictions and other policies.

You'll have about 6 hours and 3 minutes to kill on your flight from Melbourne to Darwin. Here's your opportunity to get a bit of shut-eye, finish that book or binge-watch that new spine-chilling show.

Take the road less travelled; Life begins at the end of your comfort zone; cliches yes, but the sentiment is true. If you're headed from Melbourne to Darwin, these are the only words that matter — "direct" and "flight." With numerous airlines operating nonstop services, you'll be there in a flash. Have a squiz at Qantas and Jetstar.

If your travel plans to Darwin, NT Airport (DRW-Darwin Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, you may be able to make a no-change-fee cancellation and score a credit that you can use on another flight. Sign in to your Wotif account to see if your booking is eligible. If you still have questions, our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more info.

Some airlines offer the option to change your Darwin, NT Airport (DRW-Darwin Intl.) flight without a fee. That way, you won't get stung with extra costs — but you'll have to pay any difference between the old flight and the new one. Stress less by keeping your eye out for the "no change fees" filter when you book.

Can you hear that? It's the beautiful sound of your plane hoofing it to Darwin. All you need to do is book one of the 16 daily flights from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to DRW.

There are many airlines that have social distancing rules and use COVID-19 measures, including Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Now you can take that long overdue holiday with confidence knowing that strategies, which may include electrostatic cleaning and providing passenger masks, are in place.

Here's an insider tip: Sunday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2020, we found that flights departing on a Sunday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Tuesday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Saturday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.

Guess what? Boring old Thursday really is the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2020, we found that flights purchased on a Thursday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on a Sunday also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Tuesday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you're booking early in the week.

When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2020, our data shows March is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of June can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it's best to get in early if June is your preferred travel month.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif's 2020 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing 4 weeks to 3 months prior to travel.

Looking for clever ways to save on your next trip? Try mixing and matching airlines and fare types. Our data tells us, travellers who booked flights on Wotif in 2020 saved close to 50% off their airfare, when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2020. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.