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What’s the fastest stopover option from Darwin to Cairns?

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Flights via Nhulunbuy (GOV) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 30m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $716. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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Nhulunbuy (GOV) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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Flights via Nhulunbuy (GOV) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m. Find deals

Question 5

How popular is this Darwin to Cairns flight route?

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Within the past month, 281 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Cairns.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

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Departing from Darwin to Cairns will take you 30h 25m. Darwin and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1674 km.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Darwin to Cairns round-trip?

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Currently priced at $279, Jetstar will fly you from Darwin to Cairns and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Airnorth and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $396 and $531, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Darwin to Cairns, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns

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The most flights from DRW to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns? While on average our users pay $723, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $300. The most popular route (Darwin - Cairns), is priced around $642.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin to Cairns?

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Before booking your flight from Darwin to Cairns, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Airnorth.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Darwin to Cairns?

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 26% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 17

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Darwin to Cairns, book at least 37 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 37% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $441 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $747.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Darwin in October are about $726 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $205.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to CNS?

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When flying from Darwin to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

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If you wish to fly to Cairns from Darwin, then you need to book flights from Darwin to Cairns. There are 3 flights from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) per day to choose from. Flights to Cairns from Darwin are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from Darwin to Cairns typically takes.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Cairns.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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Deals for Darwin to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Darwin to Cairns?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairns from Darwin.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Darwin to Cairns with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairns from Darwin shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	$567
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Average price	$823
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Jetstar	Cheapest$279	Average$614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Airnorth	Cheapest$396	Average$696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airnorth flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$531	Average$748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$555	Average$774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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