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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $343

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 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DRW
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 August 2026.

Thu 17/913:35 -
1 stop3h 30m
Thu 24/908:35 -
1 stop3h 30m
Deal found 7/8$534
Sat 19/913:35 -
1 stop3h 30m
Thu 24/908:35 -
1 stop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$535
Thu 10/906:45 -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 17/908:35 -
1 stop3h 30m
Deal found 10/8$664
Wed 16/916:10 -
1 stop3h 40m
Wed 23/908:00 -
1 stop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$681
Thu 3/909:20 -
1 stop15h 30m
Mon 7/901:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 8/8$689
Fri 28/814:40 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 31/817:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 10/8$698
Mon 31/806:00 -
1 stop8h 15m
Mon 7/901:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 8/8$728
Wed 2/915:35 -
1 stop9h 25m
Mon 7/901:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 8/8$735
Sat 19/919:25 -
2 stops29h 35m
Thu 24/908:35 -
1 stop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$737

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$534

One-way from

$343

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$882

Good round-trip deal

$1,152 or less

Good one-way deal

$337 or less
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 7h 00m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 12 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 6/2

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Mon 8/2

07:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$752

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 14/1

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Sat 16/1

07:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

$753

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 4/9

06:45-00:30

1 stop18h 15m

Darwin

Thu 10/9

01:15-20:15

1 stop18h 30m

$759

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 17/9

19:35-18:00

2 stops22h 55m

Darwin

Thu 24/9

08:35-12:35

1 stop3h 30m

$764

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 24/9

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Thu 1/10

08:35-12:35

1 stop3h 30m

$770

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 6/2

09:15-13:35

1 stop28h 50m

Darwin

Mon 8/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

$812

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 4/9

15:35-00:30

1 stop9h 25m

Darwin

Fri 11/9

17:35-20:35

Nonstop2h 30m

$822
Cheapest one-way

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 15/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$345

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 11/9

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

$350
Fastest single journey

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 12/1

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

$351

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Darwin from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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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 $667). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 12 August 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 61% 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 $757 and $960 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $534 on Airnorth (17 Sept–24 Sept).

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 12 August 2026.
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
1,081 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

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
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

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

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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 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

    Within the past month, 167 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 35m. 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 Airnorth. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $522 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $558. Airnorth is priced at 36% 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 $249. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar 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 $810, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $253. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $674 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 $667). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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

Discover the top 2 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirnorthCheapest$522Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$558Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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