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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $308

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Jetstar Logo
12:05 - 18:05CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
30h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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19:05 - 09:00DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
13h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$594Jetstar
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
10:45 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 40mdirect
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07:05 - 10:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
$654Qantas Airways
Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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10:45 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 40mdirect
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01:15 - 08:30DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
30h 45m1 stop Brisbane
$674Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 - 12:50CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 21:15DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
25h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$679Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 - 12:50CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:05 - 08:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
31h 00m1 stop Brisbane
$693Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 Jan - Thu, 7 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
10:45 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 20:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
$695Qantas Airways
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
10:45 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:05 - 10:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 30mdirect
$695Qantas Airways
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Airnorth Logo
13:35 - 16:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
Airnorth Logo
08:35 - 12:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
$971Airnorth
Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Airnorth Logo
16:10 - 19:20CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
3h 40m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
Airnorth Logo
08:00 - 12:00DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
$971Airnorth
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Airnorth Logo
13:35 - 16:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
Airnorth Logo
08:35 - 12:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
$1,060Airnorth
Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Darwin

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Darwin flight tickets
Virgin Australia
27 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
8h 05m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
3 Nov
DRW14:20Darwin
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
$711
Virgin Australia
16 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 45m
1 stop
DRW13:15Darwin
19 Oct
DRW14:05Darwin
8h 45m
1 stop
CNS23:20Cairns
$773
Virgin Australia
16 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 45m
1 stop
DRW13:15Darwin
19 Oct
DRW14:05Darwin
8h 45m
1 stop
CNS23:20Cairns
$774

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Darwin

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Darwin flight tickets
Qantas Airways
8 Oct
CNS10:45Cairns
2h 40m
DRW12:55Darwin
13 Oct
DRW07:05Darwin
2h 30m
CNS10:05Cairns
$654
Qantas Airways
16 Oct
CNS10:45Cairns
2h 40m
DRW12:55Darwin
19 Oct
DRW17:35Darwin
2h 30m
CNS20:35Cairns
$695
Qantas Airways
13 Oct
CNS10:45Cairns
2h 40m
DRW12:55Darwin
14 Oct
DRW07:05Darwin
2h 30m
CNS10:05Cairns
$696

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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 31/10

12:05-18:05

1 stop30h 30m

Darwin

Sat 7/11

19:05-09:00

1 stop13h 25m

$594
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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 8/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Tue 13/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$654

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 16/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Sun 18/10

01:15-08:30

1 stop30h 45m

$674

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 29/10

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Sat 31/10

19:05-21:15

1 stop25h 40m

$679

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 5/1

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Thu 7/1

01:05-08:35

1 stop31h 00m

$693

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 16/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Mon 19/10

17:35-20:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$695

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 16/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Mon 19/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$695

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 8/10

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Tue 13/10

08:35-12:35

1 stop3h 30m

$971

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 9/10

16:10-19:20

1 stop3h 40m

Darwin

Wed 14/10

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

$971

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 6/10

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Thu 15/10

08:35-12:35

1 stop3h 30m

$1,060

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Darwin?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $895 to $1,018.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $594.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Darwin?

If you aren’t able to travel to Darwin during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $689.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $772. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday 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 $1,278.

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 $779. 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 $917 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Darwin flight route?

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

There are 2 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.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Darwin flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Darwin flight.

How have Cairns to Darwin flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Cairns to Darwin flights are approximately 39% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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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Best price found

$308

Fastest flight time

2h 35m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Darwin

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Darwin from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $308. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Darwin found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $594.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Darwin takes 2h 35m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Darwin on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Darwin

  • 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Darwin?

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin

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Rating
Free cancellation
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $546Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,093 reviews
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AirnorthPriceFrom $655Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 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 $546. Generally, Qantas Airways has 11 flights on this route every week with an average price of $783. Qantas Airways is rated 7.5/10 by our users.

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