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Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
THB 7,390
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 17h 15m · 1 stop Mon, Dec 14
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Cheapest return
THB 14,610
Qantas Airways Qantas Airways 2h 35m · Direct Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 18
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Best time to book
February
Cheapest

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 THB 1,470 and round-trip from THB 14,610. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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 THB 7,390) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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 THB 10,070. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as THB 13,700.

THB 13,700
THB 11,885
THB 10,070
THB 8,255
    Cheapest
  • THB 11,100
    Nov
  • THB 10,350
    Dec
  • THB 10,890
    Jan
  • THB 10,070
    Feb
  • THB 13,700
    Mar
  • THB 11,860
    Apr
  • THB 13,480
    May
  • THB 13,050
    Jun
  • THB 11,640
    Jul
  • THB 11,470
    Aug
  • THB 12,890
    Sep
  • THB 10,530
    Oct

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 Friday, 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.

THB 12,700
THB 11,915
THB 11,130
THB 10,345
    Cheapest
  • THB 12,700
    Mon
  • THB 11,620
    Tue
  • THB 11,750
    Wed
  • THB 11,480
    Thu
  • THB 11,130
    Fri
  • THB 12,470
    Sat
  • THB 12,700
    Sun

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. QF1894

    10:50

    CNS

    2h 35m

    12:55

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TL161

    13:35

    CNS

    3h 30m

    16:35

    DRW

    - M - W - F S
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  3. JQ933

    12:05

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    14:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ674

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S
  5. VA770

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    08:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ676

    14:30

    BNE

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:05

    DRW

    S - - W - F S
  7. JQ929

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ676

    14:30

    BNE

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:05

    DRW

    S - - W - F S
  9. JQ951

    06:40

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S M T - T F S
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  10. JQ672

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    23:30

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
  11. JQ929

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ674

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S
  13. VA770

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    08:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ674

    20:50

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:35

    DRW

    - - T - T - S
  15. VA786

    17:25

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    19:45

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  16. JQ676

    14:30

    BNE

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:05

    DRW

    S - - W - F S
  17. JQ957

    18:05

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  18. JQ672

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    23:30

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
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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 54 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 10:50, and the last departs at 16:25, 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 Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around THB 13,370 in November, 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 THB 7,390, and round-trip fares start from THB 14,610. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Airnorth and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours, and around 13 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 THB 11,700. 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 THB 7,390. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport operates around 13 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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