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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 KRW 207,900 and round-trip from KRW 439,900. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 439,900 KRW 794,500
      45% off
      45% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 439,900
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Dec 18 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 553,800 KRW 794,500
      30% off
      30% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 553,800
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 587,900 KRW 794,500
      26% off
      26% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 587,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 641,300
      19% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 641,300
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 643,500
      19% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 643,500
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 643,500
      19% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 643,500
    • 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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 643,500
      19% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 643,500
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 643,500
      19% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 643,500
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 643,500
      19% off
      KRW 794,500 KRW 643,500
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900 KRW 271,700
      23% off
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900 KRW 271,700
      23% off
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900 KRW 271,700
      23% off
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 207,900
      23% off
      KRW 271,700 KRW 207,900
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 214,700 KRW 501,200
      56% off
      56% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 214,700
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 215,300 KRW 501,200
      56% off
      56% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 215,300
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 215,500 KRW 501,200
      56% off
      56% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 215,500
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 317,300
      37% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 317,300
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 327,900
      35% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 327,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 336,300
      33% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 336,300
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 336,900
      33% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 336,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 336,900
      33% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 336,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 339,300
      32% off
      KRW 501,200 KRW 339,300
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 214,700 KRW 533,100
      60% off
      60% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 214,700
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 215,300 KRW 533,100
      60% off
      60% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 215,300
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 215,500 KRW 533,100
      60% off
      60% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 215,500
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 317,300
      40% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 317,300
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 327,900
      38% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 327,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 336,300
      37% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 336,300
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 336,900
      37% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 336,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 336,900
      37% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 336,900
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 339,300
      36% off
      KRW 533,100 KRW 339,300
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 403,100 KRW 995,400
      60% off
      60% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 403,100
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 412,800 KRW 995,400
      59% off
      59% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 412,800
    • DRW 17:35
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 20:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 414,000 KRW 995,400
      57% off
      57% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 414,000
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 436,800
      56% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 436,800
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 477,800
      52% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 477,800
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 676,400
      32% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 676,400
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 806,200
      19% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 806,200
    • DRW 14:05
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
      KRW 374,400
      62% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 374,400
    • DRW 14:05
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
      KRW 383,900
      61% off
      KRW 995,400 KRW 383,900
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 676,400 KRW 835,100
      19% off
      19% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 676,400
    • DRW 17:35
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 20:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 405,100 KRW 835,100
      51% off
      51% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 405,100
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 412,800 KRW 835,100
      51% off
      51% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 412,800
    • DRW 17:35
      2h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 20:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 414,000
      50% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 414,000
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 497,200
      40% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 497,200
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      KRW 495,000
      41% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 495,000
    • DRW 08:35
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Airnorth
      KRW 311,600
      63% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 311,600
    • DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 30 | Airnorth
      KRW 540,600
      35% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 540,600
    • DRW 08:35
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Airnorth
      KRW 525,700
      37% off
      KRW 835,100 KRW 525,700
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | 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 KRW 347,800. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach KRW 624,900.

KRW 624,900
KRW 486,350
KRW 347,800
KRW 209,250
    Cheapest
  • KRW 461,000
    Oct
  • KRW 416,900
    Nov
  • KRW 540,000
    Dec
  • KRW 347,800
    Jan
  • KRW 432,200
    Feb
  • KRW 417,900
    Mar
  • KRW 503,700
    Apr
  • KRW 480,600
    May
  • KRW 624,900
    Jun
  • KRW 450,800
    Jul
  • KRW 502,400
    Aug
  • KRW 558,400
    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.

KRW 528,200
KRW 490,100
KRW 452,000
KRW 413,900
    Cheapest
  • KRW 502,600
    Mon
  • KRW 475,800
    Tue
  • KRW 452,000
    Wed
  • KRW 528,200
    Thu
  • KRW 493,600
    Fri
  • KRW 474,300
    Sat
  • KRW 483,800
    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 KRW 207,900) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From KRW 207,900
Jetstar Airways
From KRW 261,300
Virgin Australia
From KRW 285,800
Airnorth
From KRW 304,400

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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

    07:20

    DRW

    3h 30m

    11:20

    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 - -
    Search

  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. TL416

    Darwin International Airport

    12:10

    DRW

    1h 40m

    Direct

    13:50

    GOV

    S - - - - - S
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  7. TL162

    Gove Airport

    09:45

    GOV

    1h 45m

    Direct

    12:00

    CNS

    S - T - T - -

  8. TL160

    Darwin International Airport

    07:20

    DRW

    3h 30m

    11:20

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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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 KRW 207,900
Cheapest return ticket price KRW 439,900

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 KRW 601,600 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 KRW 207,900, and round-trip fares start from KRW 439,900. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Tue, Dec 1; 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 37 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 KRW 491,900. 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 KRW 207,900. 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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