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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $268

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Darwin departing on 26/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
8h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05
DRW
-
CNS
8h 15m1 stop
$522Virgin Australia
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
20h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:05
DRW
-
CNS
2h 35mdirect
$591Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
20h 45m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 16:40
DRW
-
CNS
25h 50m1 stop
$595Virgin Australia
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
20h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:20
DRW
-
CNS
18h 30m1 stop
$601Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
8h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05
DRW
-
CNS
8h 15m1 stop
$603Virgin Australia
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
8h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:20 - 09:45
DRW
-
CNS
15h 55m1 stop
$624Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
8h 05m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05
DRW
-
CNS
8h 15m1 stop
$631Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:35
CNS
-
DRW
8h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:05
DRW
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CNS
2h 35mdirect
$635Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 11:50
CNS
-
DRW
2h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 14:00
DRW
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CNS
23h 10m1 stop
$692Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 11:50
CNS
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DRW
2h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 14:00
DRW
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CNS
23h 10m1 stop
$693Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Darwin

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Darwin flight tickets
Virgin Australia
23 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
8h 05m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
30 Jan
DRW14:20Darwin
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
$522
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Virgin Australia
9 Feb
CNS17:20Cairns
20h 45m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
16 Feb
DRW14:20Darwin
25h 50m
1 stop
CNS16:40Cairns
$595
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Virgin Australia
30 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
8h 05m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
1 Feb
DRW14:20Darwin
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
$603
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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Darwin

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Darwin flight tickets
Jetstar
12 Feb
CNS06:40Cairns
33h 05m
2 stops
DRW15:15Darwin
15 Feb
DRW15:55Darwin
16h 55m
1 stop
CNS09:20Cairns
$973
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Jetstar
9 Feb
CNS19:30Cairns
28h 20m
2 stops
DRW23:20Darwin
15 Feb
DRW00:10Darwin
32h 25m
2 stops
CNS09:05Cairns
$1,065
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Jetstar
23 Jan
CNS09:55Cairns
13h 55m
2 stops
DRW23:20Darwin
30 Jan
DRW15:55Darwin
25h 05m
2 stops
CNS17:30Cairns
$1,103
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Darwin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
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Return

Price

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 23/1

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

$522

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 9/2

17:20-13:35

1 stop20h 45m

Darwin

Mon 16/2

06:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$591

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 9/2

17:20-13:35

1 stop20h 45m

Darwin

Mon 16/2

14:20-16:40

1 stop25h 50m

$595

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 23/1

17:20-13:35

1 stop20h 45m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

14:20-09:20

1 stop18h 30m

$601

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 30/1

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Sun 1/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

$603

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Sun 15/2

17:20-09:45

1 stop15h 55m

$624

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 19/1

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

$631

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 12/2

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Sun 15/2

06:00-09:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$635

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 23/1

09:45-11:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

14:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

$692

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 19/1

09:45-11:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Fri 30/1

14:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

$693

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

If you aren’t able to travel to Darwin during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $655.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Darwin?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Darwin is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $826. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cairns because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,156.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Darwin?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Darwin is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Cairns to Darwin in the afternoon for as low as $812. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Darwin, so prices are often more expensive at around $966 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Darwin flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Darwin?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Darwin from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Darwin for around $788 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Darwin from Cairns for as low as $548 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Darwin flights?

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

How have Cairns to Darwin flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Cairns to Darwin flights are approximately 74% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Darwin

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to Darwin according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cairns to Darwin (CNS to DRW) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to Darwin

Best price found

$370

Fastest flight time

2h 35m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun

Airports in Darwin

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Darwin from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $370. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Darwin found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $981.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Darwin takes 2h 35m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Darwin on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Qantas Airways..
There is 1 airport in Darwin. From Cairns there are direct flights to Darwin (DRW).
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  • How far is Cairns to Darwin by plane?

    There are 1678.3 km between Cairns and Darwin. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 35m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Darwin Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Darwin Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Darwin Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Darwin?

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Best airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin

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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $306Free cancellationRating
7.6
430 reviews
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AirnorthPriceFrom $350Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $545Free cancellationRating
7.5
957 reviews
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  • Qantas Airways Flights From Cairns to Darwin

    The lowest priced Qantas Airways flight from Cairns to Darwin from the last 72 hours was $545. Generally, Qantas Airways has 14 flights on this route every week with an average price of $808. Qantas Airways is rated 7.5/10 by our users.

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