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

Virgin Australia, Airnorth, and Jetstar are the most popular carriers operating from Cairns to Northern Territory

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

As of August 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 52% of flights taking off at midday.

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

As of August 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Cairns to Northern Territory. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

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 August 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.

$259 Cheap Flights from Cairns to Northern Territory in 2026

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07:30 - 00:20CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

17h 20m1 stop Brisbane

01:15 - 13:40DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

11h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$529Jetstar

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

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

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

08:35 - 12:35DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

$531Airnorth

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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

2h 20mdirect

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

2h 10mdirect

$543Airnorth

Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

07:30 - 00:20CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

17h 20m1 stop Brisbane

01:15 - 18:25DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

16h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$559Jetstar

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

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

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

08:35 - 12:35DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove

$572Airnorth

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:00 - 15:40CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

10h 10m1 stop Brisbane

16:25 - 23:20AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

6h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$573Virgin Australia

Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:20 - 15:40CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

6h 50m1 stop Brisbane

16:25 - 23:20AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

6h 25m1 stop Brisbane

$578Virgin Australia

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

14:40 - 16:50CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 40mdirect

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

2h 30mdirect

$673Qantas Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

14:40 - 16:50CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 40mdirect

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

2h 30mdirect

$690Qantas Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

11:00 - 13:05CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 35mdirect

07:15 - 10:20DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

2h 35mdirect

$738Qantas Airways

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

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

2h 20mdirect

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

2h 10mdirect

$797Airnorth

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

21:40 - 09:55CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

12h 45m2 stops Melbourne Adelaide

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

2h 10mdirect

$1,469Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

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

2h 20mdirect

14:55 - 22:45ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

7h 20m1 stop Brisbane

$1,496Multiple Airlines

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

16:55 - 15:40CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

23h 15m1 stop Brisbane

10:15 - 13:15AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

2h 30mdirect

$1,705Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

16:55 - 11:30CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

43h 05m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne Avalon

10:15 - 13:15AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

2h 30mdirect

$1,861Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

13:55 - 15:40CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

26h 15m1 stop Brisbane

13:25 - 22:45AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

32h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$1,906Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

07:10 - 09:35CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

2h 55mdirect

10:15 - 13:15AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

2h 30mdirect

$1,923Qantas Airways

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

19:10 - 15:40CNS Cairns-AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

21h 00m2 stops Townsville Brisbane

13:25 - 23:20AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan-CNS Cairns

9h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$2,363Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

10:45 - 17:50CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

7h 35m1 stop Darwin

13:30 - 22:45ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

32h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$2,469Qantas Airways

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

06:50 - 09:55CNS Cairns-ASP Alice Springs

27h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Adelaide

13:30 - 22:45ASP Alice Springs-CNS Cairns

32h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane

$2,596Qantas Airways

Fri, 7 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug

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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Northern Territory

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Qantas Airways

11 Sept

CNS14:40Cairns

2h 40m

DRW16:50Darwin

13 Sept

DRW07:05Darwin

2h 30m

CNS10:05Cairns

$673

Qantas Airways

11 Sept

CNS14:40Cairns

2h 40m

DRW16:50Darwin

13 Sept

DRW07:05Darwin

2h 30m

CNS10:05Cairns

$690

Qantas Airways

22 Jan

CNS11:00Cairns

2h 35m

DRW13:05Darwin

25 Jan

DRW07:15Darwin

2h 35m

CNS10:20Cairns

$752

Jetstar flights from Cairns to Northern Territory

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Northern Territory flight tickets

Jetstar

8 Sept

CNS07:30Cairns

17h 20m

1 stop

DRW00:20Darwin

14 Sept

DRW01:15Darwin

11h 55m

1 stop

CNS13:40Cairns

$529

Jetstar

8 Sept

CNS07:30Cairns

17h 20m

1 stop

DRW00:20Darwin

14 Sept

DRW01:15Darwin

16h 40m

1 stop

CNS18:25Cairns

$559

Jetstar

15 Sept

CNS19:10Cairns

29h 45m

1 stop

DRW00:25Darwin

21 Sept

DRW01:15Darwin

20h 40m

1 stop

CNS22:25Cairns

$599

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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 8/9

07:30-00:20

1 stop17h 20m

Darwin

Mon 14/9

01:15-13:40

1 stop11h 55m

$529

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 17/9

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Thu 24/9

08:35-12:35

1 stop3h 30m

$531

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CairnsAlice Springs

CNS Cairns - ASP Alice Springs

CNSASP

Cairns

Wed 2/9

12:50-14:40

Nonstop2h 20m

Alice Springs

Sun 6/9

12:50-15:30

Nonstop2h 10m

$543

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 8/9

07:30-00:20

1 stop17h 20m

Darwin

Mon 14/9

01:15-18:25

1 stop16h 40m

$559

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 17/9

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Thu 24/9

08:35-12:35

1 stop3h 30m

$572

CairnsYulara

CNS Cairns - AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

CNSAYQ

Cairns

Mon 28/9

06:00-15:40

1 stop10h 10m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 30/9

16:25-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

$573

CairnsYulara

CNS Cairns - AYQ Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

CNSAYQ

Cairns

Wed 23/9

09:20-15:40

1 stop6h 50m

Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Wed 30/9

16:25-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

$578

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 11/9

14:40-16:50

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Sun 13/9

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$673

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 11/9

14:40-16:50

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Sun 13/9

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$690

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 27/11

11:00-13:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Fri 4/12

07:15-10:20

Nonstop2h 35m

$738

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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 $670, 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 November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $731.

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 $889. 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 $1,303.

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 $828. 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 in the morning when prices are $951 on average. Flights to Northern Territory from Cairns in the morning 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 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Northern Territory flight.

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Best price found	$338
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 $338. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Northern Territory found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $315.

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), Alice Springs (ASP).

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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 August 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 61.11% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 33.33%, Embraer 170 with 3.47%, and Airbus A350-900 with 1.39%.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Northern Territory

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Airnorth	PriceFrom $303	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews		Search Airnorth flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $561	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,079 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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