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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 MYR 846 and round-trip from MYR 1,858. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 10:45
        2h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 12:55
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Sep 12 | Qantas Airways
        DRW 08:35
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,858 MYR 2,773
        33% off
        33% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,858
      • CNS 14:40
        2h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 16:50
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Aug 29 | Qantas Airways
        DRW 17:35
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 20:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Sep 1 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 1,987 MYR 2,773
        28% off
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,987
      • CNS 14:40
        2h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 16:50
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Oct 10 | Qantas Airways
        DRW 07:05
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 10:05
        Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 1,996 MYR 2,773
        28% off
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,996
      • CNS 10:45
        2h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 12:55
        Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Oct 8 | Qantas Airways
        DRW 17:35
        2h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 20:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 1,996
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,996
      • CNS 06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 08:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:00
        Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Sep 15 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,918
        31% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,918
      • CNS 06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Sep 11 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 08:35
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Sep 18 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,968
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,968
      • CNS 06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 08:35
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,980
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,980
      • CNS 06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 08:35
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,980
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,980
      • CNS 06:45
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:25
        Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Sep 17 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 08:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:00
        Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,981
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,981
      • CNS 15:35
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        DRW 17:00
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:45
        Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 1,982
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,982
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 13:45
        Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Sep 10 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 08:35
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:35
        Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Sep 16 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,983
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,983
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 13:45
        Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Sep 17 | Virgin Australia
        DRW 08:00
        3h 30m
        Direct
        CNS 12:00
        Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Sep 21 | Airnorth
        MYR 1,994
        28% off
        MYR 2,773 MYR 1,994
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 14:00
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
        DRW 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 14:40
        2h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 16:50
        Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Sep 14 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 951 MYR 1,366
        30% off
        30% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 951
      • CNS 14:40
        2h 40m
        Direct
        DRW 16:50
        Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 9 | Qantas Airways
        MYR 983 MYR 1,366
        28% off
        28% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 983
      • CNS 06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 846 MYR 1,366
        38% off
        38% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 846
      • CNS 19:10
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Sep 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 867
        37% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 867
      • CNS 14:50
        10h
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 9 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 876
        36% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 876
      • CNS 06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 881
        36% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 881
      • CNS 06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Sep 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 898
        34% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 898
      • CNS 18:10
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 23:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 900
        34% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 900
      • CNS 06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:30
        Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Sep 8 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 922
        33% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 922
      • CNS 15:35
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 923
        32% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 923
      • CNS 06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 923
        32% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 923
      • CNS 06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 923
        32% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 923
      • CNS 14:50
        10h
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 18 | Virgin Australia
        MYR 925
        32% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 925
      • CNS 06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        DRW 00:20
        Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MYR 926
        32% off
        MYR 1,366 MYR 926
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW 14:00
        Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest 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 August, with an average price of MYR 1,178. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as MYR 1,623.

MYR 1,623
MYR 1,401
MYR 1,178
MYR 956
  • MYR 1,178
    Aug
  • MYR 1,534
    Sep
  • MYR 1,410
    Oct
  • MYR 1,305
    Nov
  • MYR 1,226
    Dec
  • MYR 1,290
    Jan
  • MYR 1,192
    Feb
  • MYR 1,623
    Mar
  • MYR 1,405
    Apr
  • MYR 1,597
    May
  • MYR 1,546
    Jun
  • MYR 1,379
    Jul

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.

MYR 1,571
MYR 1,465
MYR 1,358
MYR 1,252
    Cheapest
  • MYR 1,571
    Mon
  • MYR 1,364
    Tue
  • MYR 1,376
    Wed
  • MYR 1,364
    Thu
  • MYR 1,358
    Fri
  • MYR 1,391
    Sat
  • MYR 1,486
    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 MYR 846) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From MYR 846
Virgin Australia
From MYR 876
Qantas Airways
From MYR 951
Airnorth
From MYR 1,270

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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. QF1852

    Cairns Airport

    14:40

    CNS

    2h 40m

    16:50

    DRW

    S - - W - - S
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  2. QF1980

    Cairns Airport

    10:45

    CNS

    2h 40m

    12:55

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ935

    Cairns Airport

    16:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    18:15

    BNE

    - - - W - F S
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  4. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:35

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - S

  5. JQ937

    Cairns Airport

    12:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    14:10

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
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  6. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:35

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - S

  7. JQ953

    Cairns Airport

    06:45

    CNS

    3h

    Direct

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ672

    Sydney Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T W T - S

  9. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M - W T F S
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  10. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    20:35

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Direct

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - S

  11. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    19:05

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Direct

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  12. JQ672

    Sydney Airport

    20:25

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Direct

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T W 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 MYR 846
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 1,858

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)?

    It takes around 3 hours 1 minute to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Darwin International Airport(drw).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • Tickets cost around MYR 1,086 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around MYR 1,614 in August, 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.

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