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Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns (DRW - CNS)

DRW — CNS
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 2025

Find detailed information about Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Qantas Airways to plan your journey from Darwin to Cairns. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One-way from

$287

Return from

$578

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price (all airlines)

$734
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/6-19/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
Highest demand for flights from Darwin to Cairns; 12% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns; 3% potential price drop.
Average price for all Darwin to Cairns flights (one-way and round-trip).
  • Can I get a flight from Darwin to Cairns on Qantas Airways for under $500?

    Qantas Airways offers 1 flights from Darwin to Cairns for under $500. Prices vary by date and time. To see all prices and select your dates, click here.

  • 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 8.0/10. This rating comes from 1 reviews. If you are looking to travel DRW-CNS, search your dates above.

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Cheapest Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns
Explore the most affordable Qantas Airways flight options available from Darwin to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Fri 30/506:15DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 2/617:45CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$664

Travel insights for Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns with Qantas Airways?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Qantas Airways 3 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns. 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 Darwin to Cairns with Qantas Airways?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Qantas Airways flight from Darwin to Cairns in September, with an average price of $314. Conversely, traveling with Qantas Airways from Darwin to Cairns in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $829. 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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns

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See what others are saying about Qantas Airways

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Boarding

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Crew

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Comfort

7.4

Food

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