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Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SGD 199 and round-trip from SGD 420. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 420 SGD 865
      51% off
      51% off
      SGD 865 SGD 420
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 529 SGD 865
      39% off
      39% off
      SGD 865 SGD 529
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 561 SGD 865
      35% off
      35% off
      SGD 865 SGD 561
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 612
      28% off
      SGD 865 SGD 612
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 614
      28% off
      SGD 865 SGD 614
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 614
      28% off
      SGD 865 SGD 614
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 614
      28% off
      SGD 865 SGD 614
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 614
      28% off
      SGD 865 SGD 614
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 614
      28% off
      SGD 865 SGD 614
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 21 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199 SGD 296
      33% off
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199 SGD 296
      33% off
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199 SGD 296
      33% off
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 199
      33% off
      SGD 296 SGD 199
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 205 SGD 470
      56% off
      56% off
      SGD 470 SGD 205
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 206 SGD 470
      56% off
      56% off
      SGD 470 SGD 206
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 206 SGD 470
      56% off
      56% off
      SGD 470 SGD 206
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 303
      36% off
      SGD 470 SGD 303
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 305
      35% off
      SGD 470 SGD 305
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 306
      35% off
      SGD 470 SGD 306
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 321
      32% off
      SGD 470 SGD 321
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 322
      31% off
      SGD 470 SGD 322
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 324
      31% off
      SGD 470 SGD 324
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 205 SGD 581
      65% off
      65% off
      SGD 581 SGD 205
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 206 SGD 581
      65% off
      65% off
      SGD 581 SGD 206
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 206 SGD 581
      65% off
      65% off
      SGD 581 SGD 206
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 303
      48% off
      SGD 581 SGD 303
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 305
      48% off
      SGD 581 SGD 305
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 306
      47% off
      SGD 581 SGD 306
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 321
      45% off
      SGD 581 SGD 321
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 322
      45% off
      SGD 581 SGD 322
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 324
      44% off
      SGD 581 SGD 324
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 385 SGD 1,464
      74% off
      74% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 385
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 394 SGD 1,464
      73% off
      73% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 394
    • DRW 17:35
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 20:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 395 SGD 1,464
      73% off
      73% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 395
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 577
      61% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 577
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 648
      56% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 648
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 1,039
      28% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 1,039
    • DRW 14:05
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
      SGD 367
      75% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 367
    • DRW 14:05
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
      SGD 370
      75% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 370
    • DRW 14:05
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
      SGD 370
      75% off
      SGD 1,464 SGD 370
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 648 SGD 913
      28% off
      28% off
      SGD 913 SGD 648
    • DRW 17:35
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 20:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 647 SGD 913
      28% off
      28% off
      SGD 913 SGD 647
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 394 SGD 913
      56% off
      56% off
      SGD 913 SGD 394
    • DRW 17:35
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 20:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 395
      56% off
      SGD 913 SGD 395
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 475
      48% off
      SGD 913 SGD 475
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 473
      48% off
      SGD 913 SGD 473
    • DRW 08:35
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Airnorth
      SGD 300
      67% off
      SGD 913 SGD 300
    • DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Airnorth
      SGD 516
      43% off
      SGD 913 SGD 516
    • DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Airnorth
      SGD 298
      67% off
      SGD 913 SGD 298
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Cairns 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 Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in January, with an average price of SGD 332. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach SGD 597.

SGD 597
SGD 465
SGD 332
SGD 200
    Cheapest
  • SGD 440
    Oct
  • SGD 398
    Nov
  • SGD 516
    Dec
  • SGD 332
    Jan
  • SGD 413
    Feb
  • SGD 399
    Mar
  • SGD 481
    Apr
  • SGD 459
    May
  • SGD 597
    Jun
  • SGD 430
    Jul
  • SGD 480
    Aug
  • SGD 533
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Cairns 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 Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SGD 504
SGD 468
SGD 432
SGD 396
    Cheapest
  • SGD 480
    Mon
  • SGD 454
    Tue
  • SGD 432
    Wed
  • SGD 504
    Thu
  • SGD 471
    Fri
  • SGD 453
    Sat
  • SGD 462
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport is Qantas Airways (from SGD 199) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From SGD 199
Jetstar Airways
From SGD 250
Virgin Australia
From SGD 283
Airnorth
From SGD 296

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TL160

    Darwin International Airport

    08:00

    DRW

    3h 30m

    12:00

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  2. TL162

    Darwin International Airport

    08:00

    DRW

    3h 30m

    12:00

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  3. TL414

    Darwin International Airport

    05:45

    DRW

    1h 45m

    Direct

    07:30

    GTE

    - - - - T - -
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  4. TL414

    Groote Eylandt Airport

    08:00

    GTE

    40m

    Direct

    08:40

    GOV

    - - - - T - -

  5. TL162

    Gove Airport

    09:45

    GOV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    12:00

    CNS

    S - T - T - -

  6. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:15

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:25

    BNE

    S - T - T F S
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  7. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. TL416

    Darwin International Airport

    12:10

    DRW

    1h 40m

    Direct

    13:50

    GOV

    S - - - - - S
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  9. TL162

    Gove Airport

    09:45

    GOV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    12:00

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 1,676.97km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SGD 199
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 420

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

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

    Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 48 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 07:05, and the last departs at 17:35, 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SGD 654 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 410 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from SGD 199, and round-trip fares start from SGD 420. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Airnorth operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 35 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 Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport is SGD 470. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Airnorth are the most popular budget airlines flying from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from SGD 199. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 16 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Airnorth. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Darwin International Airport and Cairns 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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