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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 AU$ 222 and round-trip from AU$ 469. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 222 AU$ 372
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 222
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 229 AU$ 415
      45% off
      45% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 229
    • DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 279 AU$ 372
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 279
    • DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Airnorth
      AU$ 283
      56% off
      AU$ 656 AU$ 283
    • DRW 19:05
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 299
      20% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 299
    • DRW 19:05
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 308
      17% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 308
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 312
      25% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 312
    • DRW 19:05
      13h
      1 stop
      CNS 08:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 314
      16% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 314
    • DRW 14:20
      20h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 316
      15% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 316
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 469 AU$ 771
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 469
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 20 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 590 AU$ 771
      23% off
      23% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 590
    • DRW 08:35
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:35
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Airnorth
      CNS 10:50
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:55
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 627 AU$ 771
      19% off
      19% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 627
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 684
      11% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 684
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 686
      11% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 686
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 686
      11% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 686
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 3 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 686
      11% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 686
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 686
      11% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 686
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 10:45
      2h 35m
      Direct
      DRW 12:50
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 686
      11% off
      AU$ 771 AU$ 686
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      DRW 16:00
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 222 AU$ 372
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 222
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 229 AU$ 415
      45% off
      45% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 229
    • DRW 08:00
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 27 | Airnorth
      AU$ 283 AU$ 656
      56% off
      56% off
      AU$ 656 AU$ 283
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 312
      25% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 312
    • DRW 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      CNS 12:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Airnorth
      AU$ 331
      11% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 331
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 343
      17% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 343
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 359
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 229 AU$ 921
      75% off
      75% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 229
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 312 AU$ 921
      66% off
      66% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 312
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 343 AU$ 921
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 343
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      61% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      61% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      61% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 361
      61% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 361
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 362
      61% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 362
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 366
      60% off
      AU$ 921 AU$ 366
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 429 AU$ 1,314
      67% off
      67% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 429
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 624 AU$ 1,314
      53% off
      53% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 624
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 730 AU$ 1,314
      44% off
      44% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 730
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 730
      44% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 730
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 736
      44% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 736
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 955
      27% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 955
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 1,169
      11% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 1,169
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 404
      69% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 404
    • DRW 14:20
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 441
      66% off
      AU$ 1,314 AU$ 441
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 222 AU$ 372
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 372 AU$ 222
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 229 AU$ 415
      45% off
      45% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 229
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 312 AU$ 415
      25% off
      25% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 312
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 343
      17% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 343
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 359
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 359
    • DRW 07:05
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:10
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 361
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 361
    • DRW 07:00
      2h 35m
      Direct
      CNS 10:05
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 362
      13% off
      AU$ 415 AU$ 362
    • DRW 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of AU$ 371. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 666.

AU$ 666
AU$ 519
AU$ 371
AU$ 224
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 490
    Oct
  • AU$ 445
    Nov
  • AU$ 576
    Dec
  • AU$ 371
    Jan
  • AU$ 461
    Feb
  • AU$ 446
    Mar
  • AU$ 537
    Apr
  • AU$ 512
    May
  • AU$ 666
    Jun
  • AU$ 481
    Jul
  • AU$ 536
    Aug
  • AU$ 595
    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 day to depart from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 567
AU$ 526
AU$ 485
AU$ 444
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 514
    Mon
  • AU$ 504
    Tue
  • AU$ 485
    Wed
  • AU$ 567
    Thu
  • AU$ 532
    Fri
  • AU$ 504
    Sat
  • AU$ 516
    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 AU$ 222) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From AU$ 222
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 279
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 316
Airnorth
From AU$ 331

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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

    08:35

    DRW

    3h 30m

    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 - 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

    - - - W - - S

  11. JQ677

    Darwin International Airport

    16:50

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Direct

    22:35

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
    Search

  12. JQ034

    Melbourne Airport

    06:15

    MEL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    08:30

    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
    Search

  14. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T - T F S

  15. JQ689

    Darwin International Airport

    17:20

    DRW

    3h 45m

    Direct

    22:05

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
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  16. JQ966

    Adelaide Airport

    06:00

    ADL

    3h

    Direct

    09:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  17. VA454

    Darwin International Airport

    14:20

    DRW

    4h 5m

    Direct

    18:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  18. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    08:45

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    11:15

    CNS

    S M T - T 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 AU$ 222
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 469

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 49 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 17:35, with about 5 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 AU$ 588 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 06:00 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 09:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 18:00 and arrives in Cairns Airport (CNS) at 20:55.
    • 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 AU$ 222, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 469. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; 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 44 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 AU$ 540. 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 AU$ 222. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 15 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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