This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DRW
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Darwin are usually found in May or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.
Tue 11/809:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop16h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 17/801:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$637
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$646
Sun 19/407:30
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop11h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 26/415:30
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$650
Thu 13/815:35
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 18/801:30
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop9h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$721
Sun 19/410:30
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/415:30
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$729
Thu 5/212:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Sun 8/207:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 31/1$748
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$759
Tue 17/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$777
Best flights from Cairns to Darwin
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$646
Sun 19/407:30
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop11h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 26/415:30
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop16h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$650
Tue 17/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$777
Wed 18/217:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop20h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sun 22/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop17h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 31/1$794
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$759
Sun 15/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$779
Direct flights from Cairns to Darwin
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Darwin based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Tue 17/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$777
Sun 15/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$779
Wed 18/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$848
Sun 19/410:30
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/406:45
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$903
Thu 5/212:20
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop3h 30m
Airnorth
Sun 8/207:20
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 31/1$914
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Darwin
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Darwin. Data last updated 2 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 5/212:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Sun 8/207:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 31/1$748
Sun 15/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$779
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$646
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$759
Tue 17/209:45
CNS
-
DRW
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/206:00
DRW
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/2$777
Tue 17/212:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Sat 21/207:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop3h 30m
Airnorth
Deal found 31/1$801
Wed 18/217:20
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop20h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sun 22/214:20
DRW
-
CNS
1 stop17h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 31/1$794
One-way flights from Cairns to Darwin
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Darwin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
Thu 26/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/1$283
Sat 28/314:40
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop23h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/1$290
Sun 29/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop7h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/1$306
Thu 23/406:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$307
Sat 4/406:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$324
Sun 15/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$326
Fri 24/406:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$330
Thu 2/406:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop7h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 30/1$334
Tue 17/206:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$346
Fri 27/306:00
CNS
-
DRW
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$352
Find flight deals from Cairns to Darwin
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). 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 2 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Darwin 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 2 February 2026.
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Return
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CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Tue 17/2
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
Darwin
Tue 24/2
14:20-11:20
1 stop20h 30m
$646
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Sun 19/4
07:30-18:00
1 stop11h 00m
Darwin
Sun 26/4
15:30-08:30
1 stop16h 30m
$650
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Tue 17/2
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
Darwin
Sat 21/2
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
$759
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Tue 17/2
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Tue 24/2
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
$777
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Sun 15/2
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Thu 19/2
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
$779
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Wed 18/2
17:20-13:35
1 stop20h 45m
Darwin
Sun 22/2
14:20-08:35
1 stop17h 45m
$794
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Sat 28/3
14:40-13:15
1 stop23h 05m
$290
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Fri 15/5
16:55-00:45
1 stop8h 20m
$290
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Sun 29/3
06:00-13:15
1 stop7h 45m
$306
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 23/4
06:00-14:35
1 stop9h 05m
$307
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.
Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $286). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in September is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Darwin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.
Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin
Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin. 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 2 February 2026.
The most flights from CNS to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Darwin?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Darwin chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nhulunbuy (GOV) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Darwin on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Darwin?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Darwin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $663.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Darwin?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Darwin, 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 Cairns to Darwin?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Darwin, 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 Darwin
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar 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.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Related info for your journey
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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 are 2 outbound flights from Cairns to Darwin offered by 4 different airlines.
How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?
Within the past month, 306 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 11h. There are 1674 km between Cairns and Darwin.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Darwin is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $256 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Jetstar and Airnorth, starting at $285 and $300 round-trip. Virgin Australia is priced at 66% 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 Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $246. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, 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 $622, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $279. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $596 for that flight.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $286). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in September is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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.
Explore flights to Darwin departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 February 2026.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Darwin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 February 2026.
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