How do most travelers feel about Qantas Airways?

Cheapflights users who travel with Qantas Airways (a popular airline from Darwin to Cairns) have rated them a 7.5/10. This rating comes from 1,037 reviews. If you are looking to travel DRW-CNS, search your dates above.

Can I get a flight from Darwin to Cairns on Qantas Airways for under $690?

Qantas Airways offers 11 flights from Darwin to Cairns for under $690. Prices vary by date and time. To see all prices and select your dates, click here.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Darwin to Cairns in January, with an average price of $626. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Darwin to Cairns in August will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $1,017. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Weekly Qantas Airways flight availability from Darwin to Cairns

The most Qantas Airways flights from DRW to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer Qantas Airways flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

$247+ Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns

Cheapflights users flying from Darwin to Cairns on Qantas Airways typically fly into Cairns and depart from Darwin. Select your dates above for pricing.

Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns in 2026

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How do most travelers feel about Qantas Airways?
Cheapflights users who travel with Qantas Airways (a popular airline from Darwin to Cairns) have rated them a 7.5/10. This rating comes from 1,037 reviews. If you are looking to travel DRW-CNS, search your dates above.
Can I get a flight from Darwin to Cairns on Qantas Airways for under $690?
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For Economy class flights, the cheapest month to fly this route is January. The most expensive months are August and July.

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