Cheap flights from Northern Territory to Cairns from $214

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Northern Territory is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $625, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of January, then departing from Northern Territory during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $691.

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from Northern Territory. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $724. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $894. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Northern Territory to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $784. Flying to Cairns 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 $792 on average. Flights to Cairns from Northern Territory in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from Northern Territory when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $758 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from Northern Territory for as low as $527 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Northern Territory to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

Qantas Airways, Airnorth and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairns from Northern Territory according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairns. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Cairns on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Northern Territory and Cairns is 4 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00, with 82% of daily flights leaving at midday.

As of March 2026, 33 flights take off from Northern Territory and land in Cairns each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.