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CNS — DRW
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 Sunday
Cheap 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 21 November 2025.
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 21 November 2025.
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$671
Thu 25/1206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$720
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$732
Thu 11/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$773
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$774
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1215:00DRW - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$804
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$821
Thu 11/1206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Tue 30/1200:10DRW - CNS
1 stop13h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/11$858
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 21 November 2025.
Thu 25/1206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$720
Thu 12/206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 16/214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$728
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$774
Thu 11/1223:55CNS - DRW
2 stops14h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1214:20DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$793
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1215:00DRW - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$804
Thu 12/209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 16/206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$836
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 21 November 2025.
Thu 11/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$773
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 8/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$774
Thu 12/209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 16/206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$836
Sat 3/109:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 10/106:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$952
Thu 25/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11$1,402
Fri 5/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1206:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,403
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Darwin
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Darwin. Data last updated 21 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 27/1112:20CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Thu 4/1207:20DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 20/11$879
Thu 27/1112:20CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1216:50DRW - CNS
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$967
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 21 November 2025.
Sun 10/509:40CNS - DRW
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$318
Sat 9/506:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$323
Mon 15/1206:40CNS - DRW
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$332
Mon 16/206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$340
Sun 15/206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$346
Tue 17/206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$351
Sat 9/506:00CNS - DRW
1 stop8h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/11$357
Fri 13/206:00CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$358
Sat 14/214:40CNS - DRW
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$363
Tue 24/318:05CNS - DRW
1 stop29h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$375
Mon 15/1209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$383
Tue 17/209:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$385
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 21 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Darwin that are best for you.
Fly from
Cairns
Fly to
Darwin
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 25/12
06:00-15:15
1 stop9h 45m
Darwin
Wed 31/12
14:20-23:05
1 stop8h 15m
$720
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 12/2
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
Darwin
Mon 16/2
14:20-23:05
1 stop8h 15m
$728
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Fri 5/12
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Mon 8/12
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
$774
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 11/12
23:55-13:35
2 stops14h 10m
Darwin
Wed 31/12
14:20-23:05
1 stop8h 15m
$793
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Fri 5/12
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Mon 8/12
15:00-08:20
1 stop16h 50m
$804
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Thu 12/2
09:45-11:50
Nonstop2h 35m
Darwin
Mon 16/2
06:00-09:05
Nonstop2h 35m
$836
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Mon 15/12
06:40-23:20
1 stop17h 10m
$332
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Mon 16/2
06:00-15:15
1 stop9h 45m
$340
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Sun 15/2
06:00-15:15
1 stop9h 45m
$346
CairnsDarwin
CNS - DRW
CNSDRW
Cairns
Mon 23/3
06:00-13:35
1 stop8h 05m
$351
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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 14 November 2025.
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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $303). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 21 November 2025.
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 58% 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 21 November 2025.
The most flights from CNS to DRW 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 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 67% 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 $704.
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 21 November 2025.
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.
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 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 3 outbound flights from Cairns to Darwin offered by 4 different airlines.
How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?
Within the past month, 380 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 8h 05m. 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 Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $307 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Airnorth, starting at $318 and $364 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?
While on average a flight from Cairns to Darwin is generally $747, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $419. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $740 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $303). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $615). 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 21 November 2025.
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 21 November 2025.
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