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Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
US$156
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways 2h 35m · Direct Sun, Jan 10
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Cheapest return
US$465
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 17h 15m · 1 stop Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest
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Qantas Airways Qantas AirwaysCheapest· From US$156 Airnorth AirnorthMost booked

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$156 and round-trip from US$465. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 16:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      DRW 19:20
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Airnorth
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Airnorth
      US$468 US$594
      21% off
      21% off
      US$594 US$468
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      US$478 US$594
      20% off
      20% off
      US$594 US$478
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Jan 3 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      US$478 US$594
      20% off
      20% off
      US$594 US$478
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 08:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Airnorth
      US$481
      19% off
      US$594 US$481
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Airnorth
      US$481
      19% off
      US$594 US$481
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      US$481
      19% off
      US$594 US$481
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Airnorth
      US$481
      19% off
      US$594 US$481
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Airnorth
      US$481
      19% off
      US$594 US$481
    • CNS 06:40
      17h 15m
      1 stop
      DRW 23:25
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      US$465
      22% off
      US$594 US$465
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$156 US$271
      42% off
      42% off
      US$271 US$156
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      US$187 US$341
      45% off
      45% off
      US$341 US$187
    • CNS 07:50
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:30
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      US$199 US$271
      27% off
      27% off
      US$271 US$199
    • CNS 16:10
      24h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Jan 11 | Airnorth
      US$213
      21% off
      US$271 US$213
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Jan 10 | Airnorth
      US$214
      21% off
      US$271 US$214
    • CNS 10:20
      30h 40m
      1 stop
      DRW 16:30
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      US$215
      21% off
      US$271 US$215
    • CNS 16:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      DRW 19:20
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Jan 9 | Airnorth
      US$215
      21% off
      US$271 US$215
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 8 | Airnorth
      US$215
      21% off
      US$271 US$215
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$216
      20% off
      US$271 US$216
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$156 US$271
      42% off
      42% off
      US$271 US$156
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      US$187 US$341
      45% off
      45% off
      US$341 US$187
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Jan 10 | Airnorth
      US$214 US$271
      21% off
      21% off
      US$271 US$214
    • CNS 16:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      DRW 19:20
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Jan 9 | Airnorth
      US$215
      21% off
      US$271 US$215
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 8 | Airnorth
      US$215
      21% off
      US$271 US$215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      US$217
      36% off
      US$341 US$217
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$219
      19% off
      US$271 US$219
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      US$225
      34% off
      US$341 US$225
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      US$230
      33% off
      US$341 US$230
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      US$187 US$725
      74% off
      74% off
      US$725 US$187
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      US$217 US$725
      70% off
      70% off
      US$725 US$217
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      US$225 US$725
      69% off
      69% off
      US$725 US$225
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      US$230
      68% off
      US$725 US$230
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 27 | Qantas Airways
      US$230
      68% off
      US$725 US$230
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      US$235
      68% off
      US$725 US$235
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      US$235
      68% off
      US$725 US$235
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      US$237
      67% off
      US$725 US$237
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      US$240
      67% off
      US$725 US$240
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      US$301 US$820
      63% off
      63% off
      US$820 US$301
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Virgin Australia
      US$590 US$820
      28% off
      28% off
      US$820 US$590
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      US$553 US$820
      33% off
      33% off
      US$820 US$553
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Virgin Australia
      US$664
      19% off
      US$820 US$664
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      US$498
      39% off
      US$820 US$498
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      US$367
      55% off
      US$820 US$367
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      US$374
      54% off
      US$820 US$374
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      US$303
      63% off
      US$820 US$303
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      US$387
      53% off
      US$820 US$387
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Jan 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$156 US$271
      42% off
      42% off
      US$271 US$156
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      US$187 US$341
      45% off
      45% off
      US$341 US$187
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      US$217 US$341
      36% off
      36% off
      US$341 US$217
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      US$219
      19% off
      US$271 US$219
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      US$225
      34% off
      US$341 US$225
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      US$230
      33% off
      US$341 US$230
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 27 | Qantas Airways
      US$230
      33% off
      US$341 US$230
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      US$235
      31% off
      US$341 US$235
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      US$235
      31% off
      US$341 US$235
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Darwin are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport is Qantas Airways (from US$156) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport are usually in February, with an average price of US$297. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach US$404.

US$404
US$351
US$297
US$244
    Cheapest
  • US$328
    Nov
  • US$306
    Dec
  • US$322
    Jan
  • US$297
    Feb
  • US$404
    Mar
  • US$350
    Apr
  • US$398
    May
  • US$385
    Jun
  • US$344
    Jul
  • US$339
    Aug
  • US$381
    Sep
  • US$311
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$375
US$352
US$329
US$306
    Cheapest
  • US$375
    Mon
  • US$343
    Tue
  • US$347
    Wed
  • US$339
    Thu
  • US$329
    Fri
  • US$368
    Sat
  • US$375
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Darwin and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF1894

    Cairns Airport

    10:50

    CNS

    2h 35m

    12:55

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TL161

    Cairns Airport

    13:35

    CNS

    3h 40m

    16:45

    DRW

    - M - W - F S
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  3. TL163

    Cairns Airport

    16:25

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:35

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  4. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ676

    Brisbane Airport

    14:30

    BNE

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:05

    DRW

    S - - W - F S

  6. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    08:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ676

    Brisbane Airport

    14:30

    BNE

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:05

    DRW

    S - - W - F S

  8. JQ931

    Cairns Airport

    09:10

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    11:20

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  9. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S

  10. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  11. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S

  12. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  13. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    23:30

    DRW

    - M T - T - S

  14. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  15. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S

  16. TL163

    Cairns Airport

    16:25

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:35

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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FAQs for Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport?

    Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport takes about 2 hours 54 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport departs at 10:50, and the last departs at 16:25, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$362 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Darwin International Airport to downtown is about 6km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 516 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport currently start from US$156, and round-trip fares start from US$465. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Sun, Jan 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Airnorth operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 38 minutes, and around 13 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport is US$345. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Airnorth are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport, with one-way fares starting from US$156. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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