Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Darwin from Cairns. Users have commonly found prices around $463 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $203. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $152. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airnorth and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Darwin for a low price.

Question 3

How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 663 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Darwin.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 30m 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 3 different airlines.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Cairns to Darwin, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $391 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $425.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 15% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Darwin for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $288, but on average you can expect to pay $345.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Airnorth are the most popular airlines when flying from Cairns to Darwin.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin 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 Cairns to Darwin have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

There are currently 10+ open flights from Cairns to Darwin within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cairns to Darwin is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $170. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $306 for that flight.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 8 direct flights from Cairns to Darwin under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Cairns to Darwin is less than $341.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Darwin is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Airnorth, starting at $405. Jetstar is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

CNS - DRW	Price	$224 - $802
DRW	Temperature	25 - 29 °C
DRW	Precipitation	0 - 400 mm

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
36%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
63%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

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

Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin

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

How to find the cheapest flight from Cairns to Darwin

All the information you need to plan the best CNS to DRW flight in 2021: compare Cairns to Darwin flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Darwin.

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

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

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

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