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DRW — CNS
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Darwin to Cairns are usually found in January or February, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.
Sat 13/1214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1218:05CNS - DRW
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$755
Sun 16/1114:20DRW - CNS
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 20/1106:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/10$758
Mon 3/1108:00DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Fri 7/1116:00CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 29/10$766
Wed 5/1108:00DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Sun 9/1112:20CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 30/10$769
Sun 16/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1106:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$780
Sun 14/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$789
Sun 14/1215:00DRW - CNS
1 stop31h 00mJetstar
Sun 21/1209:00CNS - DRW
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Deal found 30/10$799
Thu 13/1107:20DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Mon 17/1116:00CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 28/10$801
Thu 27/1114:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$821
Sat 29/1116:50DRW - CNS
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$827
Sat 13/1215:55DRW - CNS
1 stop16h 55mJetstar
Sat 20/1206:40CNS - DRW
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$838
Best flights from Darwin to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Darwin to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Wed 4/315:55DRW - CNS
1 stop16h 55mJetstar
Mon 9/306:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/10$629
Mon 24/1100:40DRW - CNS
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:20CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$697
Wed 4/314:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Sat 7/309:15CNS - DRW
1 stop28h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/10$716
Tue 25/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 2/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/10$740
Wed 4/306:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$725
Sun 16/1114:20DRW - CNS
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 20/1106:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/10$758
Wed 4/315:55DRW - CNS
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/309:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$748
Sun 16/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1106:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$780
Direct flights from Darwin to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Darwin to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Sun 14/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$789
Sat 13/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$932
Sun 16/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,407
Fri 14/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,663
Thu 13/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 17/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/10$1,674
Thu 27/1107:20DRW - CNS
Nonstop3h 30mAirnorth
Sun 30/1112:20CNS - DRW
Nonstop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 29/10$3,349
Last-minute flights from Darwin to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Darwin to Cairns. Data last updated 31 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 5/1108:00DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Sun 9/1112:20CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 30/10$769
Wed 5/1108:00DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$975
Wed 5/1106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,226
Wed 5/1114:20DRW - CNS
3 stops24h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 9/1123:55CNS - DRW
2 stops14h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/10$1,273
One-way flights from Darwin to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Darwin to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Thu 5/214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/10$347
Sat 15/1107:20DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 30/10$367
Wed 4/200:40DRW - CNS
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$375
Tue 4/1107:20DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 30/10$390
Fri 17/414:35DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/10$393
Sat 27/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$410
Fri 21/1112:30DRW - CNS
2 stops19h 30mJetstar
Deal found 29/10$416
Thu 16/401:20DRW - CNS
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$429
Tue 23/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$496
Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Darwin to Cairns that are best for you.
Fly from
Darwin
Fly to
Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Wed 4/3
15:55-09:20
1 stop16h 55m
Cairns
Mon 9/3
06:00-15:15
1 stop9h 45m
$629
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Mon 24/11
00:40-23:55
1 stop22h 45m
Cairns
Tue 2/12
12:20-15:20
1 stop3h 30m
$697
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Wed 4/3
14:20-23:05
1 stop8h 15m
Cairns
Sat 7/3
09:15-13:35
1 stop28h 50m
$716
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Wed 4/3
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
Cairns
Mon 9/3
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
$725
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Tue 25/11
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
Cairns
Tue 2/12
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
$740
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Wed 4/3
15:55-09:20
1 stop16h 55m
Cairns
Sat 7/3
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
$748
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Sun 16/11
14:20-08:35
1 stop17h 45m
Cairns
Thu 20/11
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
$758
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Sun 16/11
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
Cairns
Thu 20/11
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
$780
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Thu 5/2
14:20-23:05
1 stop8h 15m
$347
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Sat 15/11
07:20-11:20
1 stop3h 30m
$367
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Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of $209). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Darwin to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Cairns flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
The most flights from DRW to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Darwin to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Darwin to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nhulunbuy (GOV) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Darwin to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Darwin to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nhulunbuy (GOV) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 30m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Darwin to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nhulunbuy (GOV) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 30m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Darwin to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Darwin to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nhulunbuy (GOV) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
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.
We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Related info for your journey
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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 35m 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, 267 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 8h 15m. 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 $276, 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 $397 and $525, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 63% 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 Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $347. Airnorth flights start at $367 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $375 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 $682, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $375. The most popular route (Darwin - Cairns), is priced around $617.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of $209). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in August is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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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