Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW) starts at 10,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW): Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia. The two airports are 1,947 miles (3,133 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Alice Springs, Adelaide and Sydney and more.
How many miles MEL to DRW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 10,000 | $15–45 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–45 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $43–73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Virgin Australia | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 15,000 | $15–45 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 16,600 | $24.10–113.25 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Jetstar | 18,000 | $15–395 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Virgin Australia | 20,000 | $15–45 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to DRW
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Virgin AustraliaNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book MEL to DRW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Virgin Australia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Virgin Australia
- Virgin Australia VelocityBooks Virgin Australia
MEL to DRW with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Alice Springs (ASP)Qantas the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Townsville (TSV)Jetstar and Qantas, then AirnorthTL
- Via Cairns (CNS)Qantas the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more the whole way
- Via Perth (PER)Qantas and Virgin Australia the whole way+1
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Jetstar the whole way
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MEL to DRW: common questions
How many miles does MEL to DRW cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to DRW?
Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Virgin Australia fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW).
How far is Melbourne from Darwin by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Darwin (DRW) are 1,947 miles (3,133 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to DRW award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Darwin?
The most direct connections are through Alice Springs (ASP), Adelaide (ADL), Sydney (SYD), Townsville (TSV) and Cairns (CNS). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Alice Springs.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.