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Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €166 and round-trip from €354. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 7:00 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:05 AM
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      €354 €608
      42% off
      42% off
      €608 €354
    • CNS 1:35 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      DRW 8:35 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:35 PM
      Darwin - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Airnorth
      €413 €608
      32% off
      32% off
      €608 €413
    • CNS 1:35 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 21 | Airnorth
      DRW 8:00 AM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 12:00 PM
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Airnorth
      €413 €608
      32% off
      32% off
      €608 €413
    • CNS 1:35 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Nov 12 | Airnorth
      DRW 5:45 AM
      5h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 12:00 PM
      Darwin - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Airnorth
      €413
      32% off
      €608 €413
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 7:05 PM
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €422
      31% off
      €608 €422
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 7:05 PM
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €422
      31% off
      €608 €422
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 7:05 PM
      15h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:20 AM
      Darwin - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €422
      31% off
      €608 €422
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      12h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 6:05 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      DRW 7:00 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:05 AM
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      €422
      31% off
      €608 €422
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      DRW 7:05 PM
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Darwin - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €422
      31% off
      €608 €422
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      DRW 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Darwin - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      €166 €322
      48% off
      48% off
      €322 €166
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €180 €290
      38% off
      38% off
      €290 €180
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €180 €290
      38% off
      38% off
      €290 €180
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      12h 30m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €190
      34% off
      €290 €190
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €190
      34% off
      €290 €190
    • CNS 1:35 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      €193
      33% off
      €290 €193
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      29h 50m
      1 stop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      €194
      33% off
      €290 €194
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      29h 50m
      1 stop
      DRW 11:25 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €194
      33% off
      €290 €194
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      18h 35m
      1 stop
      DRW 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      €195
      33% off
      €290 €195
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      €166 €322
      48% off
      48% off
      €322 €166
    • CNS 1:35 PM
      3h 30m
      Nonstop
      DRW 4:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 5 | Airnorth
      €193 €290
      33% off
      33% off
      €290 €193
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      €210 €322
      35% off
      35% off
      €322 €210
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      €211
      34% off
      €322 €211
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      €213
      34% off
      €322 €213
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      €215
      33% off
      €322 €215
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      €216
      33% off
      €322 €216
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      33% off
      €322 €217
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      33% off
      €322 €217
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      €166 €366
      55% off
      55% off
      €366 €166
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      €210 €366
      43% off
      43% off
      €366 €210
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      €211 €366
      42% off
      42% off
      €366 €211
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      €213
      42% off
      €366 €213
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      €215
      41% off
      €366 €215
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      €216
      41% off
      €366 €216
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      41% off
      €366 €217
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      41% off
      €366 €217
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      €218
      40% off
      €366 €218
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      €242 €726
      67% off
      67% off
      €726 €242
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 40m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
      €252 €726
      65% off
      65% off
      €726 €252
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      €268 €726
      63% off
      63% off
      €726 €268
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
      €297
      59% off
      €726 €297
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      €407
      44% off
      €726 €407
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      €407
      44% off
      €726 €407
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
      €508
      30% off
      €726 €508
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      €246
      66% off
      €726 €246
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      8h 5m
      1 stop
      DRW 1:35 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Oct 27 | Virgin Australia
      €264
      64% off
      €726 €264
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      €166 €322
      48% off
      48% off
      €322 €166
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      €210 €322
      35% off
      35% off
      €322 €210
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      €211 €322
      34% off
      34% off
      €322 €211
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Jan 1 | Qantas Airways
      €213
      34% off
      €322 €213
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
      €215
      33% off
      €322 €215
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sat, Dec 19 | Qantas Airways
      €216
      33% off
      €322 €216
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Mon, Dec 7 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      33% off
      €322 €217
    • CNS 10:50 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:55 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      €217
      33% off
      €322 €217
    • CNS 10:45 AM
      2h 35m
      Nonstop
      DRW 12:50 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      €218
      32% off
      €322 €218
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DRW 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Darwin | Sun, Oct 25 | 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 Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of €265. You’ll want to avoid March, when the average price can reach as high as €361.

€361
€313
€265
€217
    Cheapest
  • €273
    Oct
  • €290
    Nov
  • €273
    Dec
  • €287
    Jan
  • €265
    Feb
  • €361
    Mar
  • €312
    Apr
  • €355
    May
  • €344
    Jun
  • €307
    Jul
  • €302
    Aug
  • €340
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. 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
€291
€268
    Cheapest
  • €338
    Mon
  • €306
    Tue
  • €312
    Wed
  • €291
    Thu
  • €296
    Fri
  • €323
    Sat
  • €321
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €180) among 6 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 €338
Air Niugini
From €578

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport

    1:35 PM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    4:35 PM

    DRW

    - M - W - F S
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  2. TL163

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 40m

    7:20 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. VA784

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  5. JQ933

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    12:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:20 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  6. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  7. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  9. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:25 PM

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    DRW

    - M T - T - S

  11. JQ929

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  13. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ674

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    DRW

    - - T - T - -

  15. TL163

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 40m

    7:20 PM

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  16. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. JQ672

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:25 PM

    SYD

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    DRW

    - M T - T - S
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About Cairns Intl. Airport and Darwin International Airport

Learn about Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) and Darwin International Airport (DRW) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,676.97 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €166
Cheapest return ticket price €354

FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport?

    Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €376 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 09:45 and arrives in Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 11:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Cairns Intl. 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 6 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 516 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport currently start from €180, and round-trip fares start from €354. 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 Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 45 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 Intl. Airport to Darwin International Airport is €304. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Airnorth are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. 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 Intl. 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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