Question 1

Can I find flights from Darwin to Cairns for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Darwin to Cairns for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $300, but on average you can expect to pay $726.

Question 2

How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Darwin to Cairns will take you 2h 25m. Darwin and Cairns are separated by a distance of 1683 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 3

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Cairns for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from Darwin to Cairns under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Darwin to Cairns is less than $555.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 8% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

1 flight departure from Darwin to Cairns per day on average.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 100% of flight departures

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Cairns. Flights to Cairns from Darwin in June are about $396 on average during June, but can be found for as low as $198.

Question 7

Are there last-minute flights available from Darwin to Cairns for under $300?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Darwin to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. Airnorth flights start at $196 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $322 one-way.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Cairns from Darwin, then you need to book flights from Darwin to Cairns. There are 2 flights from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) per day to choose from. Flights to Cairns from Darwin are available from 3 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 10

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Cairns (DRW - CNS)?

Accepted Answer

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 1% versus a flight at midday.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $300, 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 $518 and $766, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from Darwin to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Jetstar, Airnorth, and Qantas Airways flying from Darwin to Cairns have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

How popular is this Darwin to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 802 users have taken a look at flights from Darwin to Cairns.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Darwin to Cairns, book at least 26 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 79% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $432 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $749.

Question 16

What days are direct flights available from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Tuesday.

Question 17

What are the cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns? While on average our users pay $420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $190. The most popular route (Darwin - Cairns), is priced around $304.

DRW - CNS	Price	$204 - $590
CNS	Temperature	21 - 27 °C
CNS	Precipitation	20 - 430 mm

0%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
100%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	2daily flights
Monday	4daily flights
Tuesday	0daily flights
Wednesday	4daily flights
Thursday	3daily flights
Friday	2daily flights
Saturday	4daily flights

Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns

The best prices from Darwin to Cairns are usually found in June or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns

All the information you need to plan the best DRW to CNS flight in 2022: compare Darwin to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.

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

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Cairns (DRW - CNS)?