Cheap flights from Melbourne to Northern Territory from $131

The cheapest month to fly to Northern Territory from Melbourne is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $433, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Northern Territory during the month of May, then departing from Melbourne during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $452.

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne to Northern Territory is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $496. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Northern Territory on Tuesday is $566.

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to Northern Territory when you can find flight prices for as low as $508. Flying to Northern Territory at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,032 on average. Flights to Northern Territory from Melbourne in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Northern Territory from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Northern Territory for around $514 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Northern Territory from Melbourne for as low as $411 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Northern Territory flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Northern Territory

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Northern Territory from Melbourne according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Northern Territory. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Northern Territory on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

10 flights are operational daily from Melbourne to Northern Territory as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 08:00, with 51% of flights per day taking off at midday.

72 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to Northern Territory as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 22% of flights per week taking off on this day.