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Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport flight

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 SEK 1,851 and round-trip from SEK 3,939. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 3,939 SEK 6,756
      42% off
      42% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 3,939
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Airnorth
      SEK 4,598 SEK 6,756
      32% off
      32% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,598
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Airnorth
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Airnorth
      SEK 4,601 SEK 6,756
      32% off
      32% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,601
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 10 | Airnorth
      DRW 05:45
      5h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      SEK 4,601
      32% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,601
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 4,700
      30% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,700
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 4,700
      30% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,700
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 4,700
      30% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,700
    • CNS 06:00
      12h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 18:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 4,700
      30% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,700
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 4,702
      30% off
      SEK 6,756 SEK 4,702
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 1,851 SEK 3,575
      48% off
      48% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 1,851
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,003 SEK 3,229
      38% off
      38% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,003
    • CNS 12:05
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,003 SEK 3,229
      38% off
      38% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,003
    • CNS 12:05
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,117
      34% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,117
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,117
      34% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,117
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      SEK 2,143
      34% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,143
    • CNS 18:05
      29h 50m
      1 stop
      DRW 23:25
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,162
      33% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,162
    • CNS 18:05
      29h 50m
      1 stop
      DRW 23:25
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,162
      33% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,162
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      SEK 2,165
      33% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,165
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 1,851 SEK 3,575
      48% off
      48% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 1,851
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      SEK 2,143 SEK 3,229
      34% off
      34% off
      SEK 3,229 SEK 2,143
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,338 SEK 3,575
      35% off
      35% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,338
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,347
      34% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,347
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,374
      34% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,374
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,391
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,391
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,406
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,406
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,409
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,409
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,409
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,409
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 1,851 SEK 4,076
      55% off
      55% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 1,851
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,338 SEK 4,076
      43% off
      43% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,338
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,347 SEK 4,076
      42% off
      42% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,347
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,374
      42% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,374
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,391
      41% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,391
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,406
      41% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,406
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,409
      41% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,409
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,409
      41% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,409
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,421
      41% off
      SEK 4,076 SEK 2,421
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,689 SEK 8,082
      67% off
      67% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 2,689
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 40m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,808 SEK 8,082
      65% off
      65% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 2,808
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,986 SEK 8,082
      63% off
      63% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 2,986
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 3,308
      59% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 3,308
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 4,535
      44% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 4,535
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 4,536
      44% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 4,536
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 5,657
      30% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 5,657
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      SEK 2,741
      66% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 2,741
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      SEK 2,937
      64% off
      SEK 8,082 SEK 2,937
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 1,851 SEK 3,575
      48% off
      48% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 1,851
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,338 SEK 3,575
      35% off
      35% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,338
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,347 SEK 3,575
      34% off
      34% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,347
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,374
      34% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,374
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,391
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,391
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,406
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,406
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,409
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,409
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,409
      33% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,409
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,421
      32% off
      SEK 3,575 SEK 2,421
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | 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.

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 SEK 2,951. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach SEK 4,016.

SEK 4,016
SEK 3,484
SEK 2,951
SEK 2,419
    Cheapest
  • SEK 3,034
    Oct
  • SEK 3,230
    Nov
  • SEK 3,035
    Dec
  • SEK 3,192
    Jan
  • SEK 2,951
    Feb
  • SEK 4,016
    Mar
  • SEK 3,478
    Apr
  • SEK 3,952
    May
  • SEK 3,828
    Jun
  • SEK 3,412
    Jul
  • SEK 3,362
    Aug
  • SEK 3,781
    Sep

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 Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SEK 3,757
SEK 3,501
SEK 3,244
SEK 2,988
    Cheapest
  • SEK 3,757
    Mon
  • SEK 3,406
    Tue
  • SEK 3,476
    Wed
  • SEK 3,244
    Thu
  • SEK 3,292
    Fri
  • SEK 3,592
    Sat
  • SEK 3,577
    Sun

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 Jetstar Airways (from SEK 2,003) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SEK 2,003
Airnorth
From SEK 2,143
Virgin Australia
From SEK 2,165
Qantas Airways
From SEK 2,356
Regional Express Airlines
From SEK 3,768
Air Niugini
From SEK 6,437

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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. TL161

    Cairns Airport

    13:35

    CNS

    3h 30m

    16:35

    DRW

    - M - W - F S
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  2. TL163

    Cairns Airport

    16:10

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:20

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    17:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  5. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    14:20

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  7. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    14:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  9. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 30m

    Direct

    23:25

    DRW

    - M T - T - S

  11. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  13. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  15. TL163

    Cairns Airport

    16:10

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:20

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  16. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  17. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 30m

    Direct

    23:25

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
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About Cairns Airport and Darwin International Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Darwin International Airport (DRW) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,676.97km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SEK 1,851
Cheapest return ticket price SEK 3,939

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 55 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 10:45, and the last departs at 16:10, with about 4 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 SEK 4,189 in October, 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 SEK 2,003, and round-trip fares start from SEK 3,939. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 17; 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 45 minutes, and around 16 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 SEK 3,382. 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 SEK 2,003. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 16 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Darwin International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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