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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from $306

DRW — CNS
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns

Sun 11/1001:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Mon 19/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 30/8$667
Mon 5/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 16/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 27/8$687
Thu 15/1014:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Thu 22/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 31/8$688
Fri 25/917:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 27/910:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 31/8$698
Mon 12/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 19/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 30/8$701
Mon 12/1001:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Tue 20/1017:25 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 29/8$726
Mon 12/1001:15 -
1 stop21h 35m
Thu 22/1015:35 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 29/8$734
Mon 5/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 16/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 27/8$736

Find flight deals from Darwin to Cairns

Round-trip from

$667

One-way from

$314

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$713

Good round-trip deal

$772 or less

Good one-way deal

$435 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/10-19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 45m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Wed 7/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Tue 27/10

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

$758
Fastest return journey

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 8/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$759

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 5/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 45m

$766

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 26/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Sun 28/2

17:25-13:35

1 stop20h 40m

$828

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 1/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Sun 11/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$892

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 1/10

14:35-23:20

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Sun 11/10

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 45m

$909

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Wed 7/10

01:15-11:15

1 stop9h 30m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$920
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Wed 14/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$350

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 25/10

19:05-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

$367

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Tue 13/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

$408

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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Darwin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Cairns

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of $592). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $976). 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.

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

When flying from Darwin to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Darwin to Cairns flights typically cost between $776 and $960 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $629 on Virgin Australia (15 Oct–22 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Darwin to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,087 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

  • How popular is this Darwin to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 100 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    Departing from Darwin to Cairns will take you 2h 30m. Darwin and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1674 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $265, Virgin Australia will fly you from Darwin to Cairns and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Jetstar and Airnorth - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $267 and $507, respectively. Virgin Australia is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $253. Airnorth flights start at $264 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $273 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns? While on average our users pay $811, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $343. The most popular route (Darwin - Cairns), is priced around $653.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of $592). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $976). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Darwin to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$265Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$267Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$507Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$590Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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