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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 € 167 and round-trip from € 355. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      € 167 € 312
      46% off
      46% off
      € 312 € 167
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      € 180 € 243
      26% off
      26% off
      € 243 € 180
    • CNS 12:05
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      € 180 € 243
      26% off
      26% off
      € 243 € 180
    • CNS 12:05
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      € 191
      21% off
      € 243 € 191
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      € 191
      21% off
      € 243 € 191
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      € 193
      21% off
      € 243 € 193
    • CNS 18:05
      29h 50m
      1 stop
      DRW 23:25
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      € 195
      20% off
      € 243 € 195
    • CNS 18:05
      29h 50m
      1 stop
      DRW 23:25
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      € 195
      20% off
      € 243 € 195
    • CNS 06:00
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 00:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      € 195
      20% off
      € 243 € 195
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      € 355 € 508
      30% off
      30% off
      € 508 € 355
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 6 | Airnorth
      DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Airnorth
      € 414 € 508
      19% off
      19% off
      € 508 € 414
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 22 | Airnorth
      DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Airnorth
      € 414 € 508
      19% off
      19% off
      € 508 € 414
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Airnorth
      DRW 05:45
      5h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Airnorth
      € 414
      19% off
      € 508 € 414
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 423
      17% off
      € 508 € 423
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 423
      17% off
      € 508 € 423
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      € 423
      17% off
      € 508 € 423
    • CNS 06:00
      12h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 18:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      € 423
      17% off
      € 508 € 423
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 19:05
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      € 423
      17% off
      € 508 € 423
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      DRW 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      € 167 € 312
      46% off
      46% off
      € 312 € 167
    • CNS 13:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      DRW 16:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      € 193 € 243
      21% off
      21% off
      € 243 € 193
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      € 211 € 312
      32% off
      32% off
      € 312 € 211
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      31% off
      € 312 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      31% off
      € 312 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      31% off
      € 312 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      € 217
      30% off
      € 312 € 217
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 218
      30% off
      € 312 € 218
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 219
      30% off
      € 312 € 219
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      € 167 € 852
      80% off
      80% off
      € 852 € 167
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      € 211 € 852
      75% off
      75% off
      € 852 € 211
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      € 215 € 852
      75% off
      75% off
      € 852 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      75% off
      € 852 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      75% off
      € 852 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      € 217
      75% off
      € 852 € 217
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 218
      74% off
      € 852 € 218
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 219
      74% off
      € 852 € 219
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      € 225
      74% off
      € 852 € 225
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      € 253 € 874
      71% off
      71% off
      € 874 € 253
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      € 407 € 874
      53% off
      53% off
      € 874 € 407
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 408 € 874
      53% off
      53% off
      € 874 € 408
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      € 408
      53% off
      € 874 € 408
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      € 412
      53% off
      € 874 € 412
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 412
      53% off
      € 874 € 412
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      € 473
      46% off
      € 874 € 473
    • CNS 09:40
      8h 55m
      1 stop
      DRW 18:05
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      € 231
      74% off
      € 874 € 231
    • CNS 06:00
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 13:35
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      € 247
      72% off
      € 874 € 247
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      € 167 € 312
      46% off
      46% off
      € 312 € 167
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      € 211 € 312
      32% off
      32% off
      € 312 € 211
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      € 215 € 312
      31% off
      31% off
      € 312 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      31% off
      € 312 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      € 215
      31% off
      € 312 € 215
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      € 217
      30% off
      € 312 € 217
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      € 218
      30% off
      € 312 € 218
    • CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      € 219
      30% off
      € 312 € 219
    • CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      € 225
      28% off
      € 312 € 225
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 14:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of € 266. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as € 361.

€ 361
€ 314
€ 266
€ 219
    Cheapest
  • € 273
    Oct
  • € 291
    Nov
  • € 273
    Dec
  • € 287
    Jan
  • € 266
    Feb
  • € 361
    Mar
  • € 313
    Apr
  • € 356
    May
  • € 345
    Jun
  • € 307
    Jul
  • € 303
    Aug
  • € 340
    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 day to depart from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€ 338
€ 315
€ 292
€ 269
    Cheapest
  • € 338
    Mon
  • € 307
    Tue
  • € 313
    Wed
  • € 292
    Thu
  • € 296
    Fri
  • € 323
    Sat
  • € 322
    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 € 180) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From € 180
Airnorth
From € 193
Virgin Australia
From € 195
Qantas Airways
From € 212
Regional Express Airlines
From € 339

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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

    16:10

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:20

    DRW

    - M - W - F S
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  2. TL163

    Cairns Airport

    16:25

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:35

    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 - S

  5. JQ933

    Cairns Airport

    12:05

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    14:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S

  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 - S

  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 - S

  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 - S

  15. TL163

    Cairns Airport

    16:25

    CNS

    3h 40m

    19:35

    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 € 167
Cheapest return ticket price € 355

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 € 413 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 09:45 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 11:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 17:45 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 19:55.
    • 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 € 180, and round-trip fares start from € 355. 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 48 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 € 305. 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 € 180. 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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