How many flights depart from Cairns to Northern Territory on average per day?

As of October 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Cairns to Northern Territory. The most common time of day flights depart is 16:00, with 66% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Cairns to Northern Territory on average per week?

As of October 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Cairns to Northern Territory. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 53% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to Northern Territory?

Airnorth, Jetstar, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Northern Territory

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Northern Territory?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Northern Territory trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$261 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Northern Territory in 2026/27

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13:35 - 14:55CNS Cairns-GOV Nhulunbuy Gove

1h 50mdirect

09:45 - 12:00GOV Nhulunbuy Gove-CNS Cairns

1h 45mdirect

$474Airnorth

Tue, 2 Mar - Fri, 5 Mar

19:10 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

14h 05m1 stop Melbourne

09:25 - 22:10AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

12h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$597Jetstar

Sun, 6 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

17:35 - 12:25CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

19h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:25 - 18:25AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

8h 30m1 stop Melbourne

$607Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

13:35 - 16:35CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

08:00 - 12:00DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

$619Airnorth

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

19:10 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

14h 05m1 stop Melbourne

13:10 - 13:30AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

23h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$619Jetstar

Sun, 6 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

16:25 - 19:35CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

3h 40m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

08:00 - 12:00DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

$631Airnorth

Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 5 Mar

16:25 - 19:35CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

3h 40m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

05:45 - 12:00DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

5h 45m2 stops Groote Eylandt Alyangula Nhulunbuy Gove

$631Airnorth

Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 5 Mar

10:50 - 12:55CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 35mdirect

07:05 - 10:10DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

2h 35mdirect

$686Qantas Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:50 - 12:55CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 35mdirect

07:05 - 10:10DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

2h 35mdirect

$688Qantas Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:50 - 12:55CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 35mdirect

07:05 - 10:10DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

2h 35mdirect

$750Qantas Airways

Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 5 Mar

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16:25 - 19:35CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

3h 40m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

08:00 - 12:00DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

$1,189Airnorth

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

19:10 - 12:50CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

18h 10m2 stops Melbourne Adelaide

12:55 - 15:45ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

2h 20mdirect

$1,210Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:45 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

23h 30m1 stop Melbourne

13:10 - 23:05AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

9h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$1,242Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

09:45 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

23h 30m1 stop Melbourne

13:10 - 08:20AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

18h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,252Jetstar

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

19:10 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

14h 05m1 stop Melbourne

12:15 - 08:30AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

19h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne

$1,267Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

19:10 - 12:50CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

18h 10m2 stops Melbourne Adelaide

12:50 - 15:30ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

2h 10mdirect

$1,280Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

09:45 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

23h 30m1 stop Melbourne

13:10 - 08:20AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

18h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,294Jetstar

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

19:10 - 08:45CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

14h 05m1 stop Melbourne

13:10 - 11:00AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

21h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$1,298Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

12:50 - 14:40CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

2h 20mdirect

12:55 - 15:45ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

2h 20mdirect

$1,323Airnorth

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

19:10 - 12:50CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

18h 10m2 stops Melbourne Adelaide

12:55 - 15:45ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

2h 20mdirect

$1,331Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

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Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Northern Territory

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Northern Territory flight tickets

Virgin Australia

8 Dec

CNS06:00Cairns

8h 05m

1 stop

DRW13:35Darwin

15 Dec

DRW14:20Darwin

8h 15m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

$773

Virgin Australia

3 Mar

CNS15:45Cairns

22h 20m

2 stops

DRW13:35Darwin

6 Mar

DRW14:20Darwin

25h 50m

1 stop

CNS16:40Cairns

$905

Virgin Australia

9 Nov

CNS11:40Cairns

12h 40m

2 stops

DRW23:50Darwin

13 Nov

DRW14:20Darwin

8h 15m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

$965

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Northern Territory

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Northern Territory flight tickets

Qantas Airways

19 Nov

CNS10:50Cairns

2h 35m

DRW12:55Darwin

23 Nov

DRW07:05Darwin

2h 35m

CNS10:10Cairns

$685

Qantas Airways

19 Nov

CNS10:50Cairns

2h 35m

DRW12:55Darwin

23 Nov

DRW07:05Darwin

2h 35m

CNS10:10Cairns

$686

Qantas Airways

18 Nov

CNS10:50Cairns

2h 35m

DRW12:55Darwin

23 Nov

DRW07:05Darwin

2h 35m

CNS10:10Cairns

$688

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CNS Cairns - GOV Nhulunbuy Gove

CNSGOV

Cairns

Tue 2/3

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 50m

Nhulunbuy Gove

Fri 5/3

09:45-12:00

Nonstop1h 45m

$474

CairnsYulara

CNS Cairns - AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

CNSAYQ

Cairns

Sun 6/12

19:10-08:45

1 stop14h 05m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Fri 11/12

09:25-22:10

1 stop12h 15m

$597

CairnsYulara

CNS Cairns - AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

CNSAYQ

Cairns

Thu 3/12

17:35-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Sun 6/12

09:25-18:25

1 stop8h 30m

$607

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 19/11

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Mon 23/11

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

$619

CairnsYulara

CNS Cairns - AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

CNSAYQ

Cairns

Sun 6/12

19:10-08:45

1 stop14h 05m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Fri 11/12

13:10-13:30

1 stop23h 50m

$619

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 1/3

16:25-19:35

1 stop3h 40m

Darwin

Fri 5/3

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

$631

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 1/3

16:25-19:35

1 stop3h 40m

Darwin

Fri 5/3

05:45-12:00

2 stops5h 45m

$631

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 19/11

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Mon 23/11

07:05-10:10

Nonstop2h 35m

$686

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 18/11

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Mon 23/11

07:05-10:10

Nonstop2h 35m

$688

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 1/3

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Fri 5/3

07:05-10:10

Nonstop2h 35m

$750

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Northern Territory

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Northern Territory?

The cheapest month to fly to Northern Territory from Cairns is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $669, 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 February, then departing from Cairns during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $712.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Northern Territory?

The cheapest day to depart from Cairns to Northern Territory is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $799. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Northern Territory on Monday is $1,302.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Cairns to Northern Territory when you can find flight prices for as low as $827. Flying to Northern Territory in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $943 on average. Flights to Northern Territory from Cairns at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Northern Territory flight route?

Fly from Cairns to Alice Springs for the best Cairns - Northern Territory flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Northern Territory flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Northern Territory flight.

Cheap Cairns to Northern Territory flight deals and tips

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Best price found	$261
Fastest flight time	2h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Northern Territory	12 airports

The best one-way flight to Northern Territory from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $261. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Northern Territory found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $474.

The fastest flight from Cairns to Northern Territory takes 2h 20m

Direct flights go from Cairns to Northern Territory every day.

There are 12 airports in Northern Territory. From Cairns there are direct flights to Darwin (DRW), Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan (AYQ), Alice Springs (ASP), Nhulunbuy Gove (GOV).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Northern Territory

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Northern Territory.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Northern Territory?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Northern Territory trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Northern Territory?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cairns and Northern Territory, the leading plane model is Embraer 190, making up 68.37% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 25.51%, Embraer 170 / 175 / 190 / 195 with 2.04%, and Airbus A350-900 with 2.04%.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Northern Territory

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $556	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,117 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
Airnorth	PriceFrom $581	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews		Search Airnorth flights

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