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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $276

CNS — DRW
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin

Sat 31/1012:05 -
1 stop30h 30m
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 10/9$590
Wed 14/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 23/1014:05 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 5/9$631
Fri 16/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sun 18/1001:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 7/9$669
Wed 21/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 28/1014:20 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 5/9$670
Wed 14/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 23/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 5/9$678
Fri 16/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 19/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/9$689
Tue 13/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 14/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/9$691
Mon 12/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Thu 15/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 9/9$692
Thu 1/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 5/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 5/9$696
Sat 24/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sat 31/1007:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 8/9$699

Find flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

Round-trip from

$594

One-way from

$276

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,000

Good round-trip deal

$1,127 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 13/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 14/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 05m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 14/1

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 8/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$349
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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 30/10

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 21/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 29/9

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 11/2

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 20/2

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 7/10

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 45m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$383

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 21/9

06:00-13:45

1 stop8h 15m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$385

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 45m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$385

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Darwin

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $652). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,117). 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 CNS to DRW?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Darwin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Darwin flights typically cost between $875 and $1,011 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $590 on Jetstar (31 Oct–7 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Cairns to Darwin to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from Cairns to Darwin, you need to book a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). Nonstop flights to Darwin from Cairns take 2h 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Cairns to Darwin offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

    Within the past month, 126 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Darwin.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Darwin?

    Departing from Cairns to Darwin will take you 2h 40m. There are 1674 km between Cairns and Darwin. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Darwin is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $542 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Airnorth, starting at $650. Qantas Airways is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airnorth, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $243. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Darwin for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Darwin is generally $781, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $340. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $689 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Darwin 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 Cairns to Darwin?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $652). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,117). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$542Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$650Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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