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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from C$ 316

DRW — CNS
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns

Tue 17/117:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 35m
Tue 24/1110:45 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 3/10C$ 689
Sat 14/117:05 p.m. -
1 stop13h 25m
Sun 22/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 29/9C$ 725
Thu 19/117:05 p.m. -
1 stop15h 45m
Sun 22/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 1/10C$ 749
Wed 14/107:05 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 4/1110:45 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 30/9C$ 756
Thu 5/112:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 8/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 30/9C$ 762
Wed 14/102:05 p.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 4/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 30/9C$ 763
Mon 16/117:05 p.m. -
1 stop15h 45m
Mon 23/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 1/10C$ 774
Mon 16/117:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 23/1110:45 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 1/10C$ 789
Thu 15/102:05 p.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Mon 19/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 30/9C$ 790
Wed 28/102:20 p.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 4/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 30/9C$ 844
Wed 18/111:10 a.m. -
2 stops13h 15m
Sun 22/1110:45 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 1/10C$ 955

Find flight deals from Darwin to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 689

One-way from

C$ 316

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 885
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 17/11-24/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 45m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 13/3

7:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 344

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 12/2

7:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 344

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 12/3

7:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 344
Quickest round-trip

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 1/4

7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 350

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Tue 13/10

2:05 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 379

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 12/3

2:20 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 380

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 5/3

2:20 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 382

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 19/10

7:05 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 407

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Tue 17/11

7:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Tue 24/11

10:45 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 35m

C$ 689

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 14/11

7:05 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

6:00 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop12h 35m

C$ 725

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of C$ 604). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 995). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Darwin to Cairns as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Darwin to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Darwin to Cairns flights typically cost between C$ 713 and C$ 915 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 689 on Qantas Airways (17 Nov-24 Nov).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and Jetstar fly from Darwin to Cairns in about 2h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 10m. The distance from Darwin to Cairns is about 1674 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Darwin to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Darwin to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Darwin to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Darwin to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of C$ 604). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 995). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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