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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 €182 and round-trip from €280. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €280 €576
      51% off
      51% off
      €576 €280
    • DRW 08:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Airnorth
      CNS 16:25
      3h 40m
      Direct
      DRW 19:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Jan 9 | Airnorth
      €352 €576
      39% off
      39% off
      €576 €352
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      €391 €576
      32% off
      32% off
      €576 €391
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      €391
      32% off
      €576 €391
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      €391
      32% off
      €576 €391
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      €391
      32% off
      €576 €391
    • DRW 08:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      €409
      28% off
      €576 €409
    • DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      €409
      28% off
      €576 €409
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 1 | Virgin Australia
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €384
      33% off
      €576 €384
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Airnorth
      €182 €1,571
      88% off
      88% off
      €1,571 €182
    • DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Airnorth
      €185 €286
      35% off
      35% off
      €286 €185
    • DRW 05:45
      5h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Airnorth
      €187 €286
      35% off
      35% off
      €286 €187
    • DRW 07:20
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Jan 4 | Airnorth
      €187
      35% off
      €286 €187
    • DRW 19:05
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €187
      35% off
      €286 €187
    • DRW 08:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Airnorth
      €187
      35% off
      €286 €187
    • DRW 16:50
      15h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:30
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €205
      28% off
      €286 €205
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      €205
      28% off
      €286 €205
    • DRW 01:05
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €205
      28% off
      €286 €205
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Airnorth
      €182 €1,571
      88% off
      88% off
      €1,571 €182
    • DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Airnorth
      €185 €286
      35% off
      35% off
      €286 €185
    • DRW 07:20
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Jan 4 | Airnorth
      €187 €286
      35% off
      35% off
      €286 €187
    • DRW 08:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Airnorth
      €187
      35% off
      €286 €187
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      €205
      28% off
      €286 €205
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €205
      35% off
      €315 €205
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Airnorth
      €208
      27% off
      €286 €208
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      €211
      26% off
      €286 €211
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      €211
      33% off
      €315 €211
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €205 €979
      79% off
      79% off
      €979 €205
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      €211 €979
      78% off
      78% off
      €979 €211
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      €211 €979
      78% off
      78% off
      €979 €211
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Qantas Airways
      €214
      78% off
      €979 €214
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      78% off
      €979 €217
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Qantas Airways
      €219
      78% off
      €979 €219
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Qantas Airways
      €220
      78% off
      €979 €220
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      €226
      77% off
      €979 €226
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      €227
      77% off
      €979 €227
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      €312 €1,338
      77% off
      77% off
      €1,338 €312
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      €417 €1,338
      69% off
      69% off
      €1,338 €417
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €449 €1,338
      66% off
      66% off
      €1,338 €449
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      €514
      62% off
      €1,338 €514
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      €589
      56% off
      €1,338 €589
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      €869
      35% off
      €1,338 €869
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Australia
      €249
      81% off
      €1,338 €249
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      €272
      80% off
      €1,338 €272
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
      €318
      76% off
      €1,338 €318
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      €205 €286
      28% off
      28% off
      €286 €205
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      €205 €315
      35% off
      35% off
      €315 €205
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      €211 €286
      26% off
      26% off
      €286 €211
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      €211
      33% off
      €315 €211
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      €211
      33% off
      €315 €211
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Jan 29 | Qantas Airways
      €214
      32% off
      €315 €214
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      31% off
      €315 €217
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 28 | Qantas Airways
      €219
      30% off
      €315 €219
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Jan 30 | Qantas Airways
      €220
      30% off
      €315 €220
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | 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 €232. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach €417.

€417
€325
€232
€140
    Cheapest
  • €276
    Nov
  • €360
    Dec
  • €232
    Jan
  • €289
    Feb
  • €279
    Mar
  • €336
    Apr
  • €321
    May
  • €417
    Jun
  • €301
    Jul
  • €335
    Aug
  • €373
    Sep
  • €376
    Oct

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.

€360
€331
€301
€272
    Cheapest
  • €333
    Mon
  • €315
    Tue
  • €301
    Wed
  • €360
    Thu
  • €333
    Fri
  • €351
    Sat
  • €323
    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 Airnorth (from €185) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Airnorth
From €185
Jetstar Airways
From €187
Qantas Airways
From €205
Virgin Australia
From €209

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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. QF1895

    Darwin International Airport

    07:05

    DRW

    2h 35m

    10:10

    CNS

    S M T W T 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. TL160

    Darwin International Airport

    08:15

    DRW

    3h 50m

    12:35

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  4. TL414

    Darwin International Airport

    05:45

    DRW

    1h 45m

    Direct

    07:30

    GTE

    - - - - T - -
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  5. TL414

    Groote Eylandt Airport

    08:00

    GTE

    40m

    Direct

    08:40

    GOV

    - - - - T - -

  6. TL162

    Gove Airport

    09:45

    GOV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    12:00

    CNS

    S - T - T - -

  7. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - W - - -
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  8. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    19:05

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Direct

    23:25

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  10. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    - - - - - F S

  11. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  12. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    08:45

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ675

    Darwin International Airport

    19:05

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Direct

    23:25

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  14. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  15. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    17:20

    DRW

    3h 45m

    Direct

    22:05

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  16. JQ966

    Adelaide Airport

    06:00

    ADL

    3h

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  17. JQ673

    Darwin International Airport

    01:30

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Direct

    05:40

    BNE

    S M - W - - -
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  18. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    14:50

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Direct

    17:10

    CNS

    - - - - - F -
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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 €182
Cheapest return ticket price €280

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 59 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 07:00, and the last departs at 08:35, 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €414 in November, 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 €185, and round-trip fares start from €280. The current lowest fare is a Airnorth flight departing on Tue, Jan 5; 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 49 minutes, and around 14 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 €329. 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 €185. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 14 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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