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Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 7,770 and round-trip from TRY 15,681. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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 Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of TRY 12,997. You’ll want to avoid June, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 23,354.

TRY 23,354
TRY 18,176
TRY 12,997
TRY 7,819
    Cheapest
  • TRY 15,426
    Nov
  • TRY 20,182
    Dec
  • TRY 12,997
    Jan
  • TRY 16,153
    Feb
  • TRY 15,618
    Mar
  • TRY 18,824
    Apr
  • TRY 17,962
    May
  • TRY 23,354
    Jun
  • TRY 16,848
    Jul
  • TRY 18,778
    Aug
  • TRY 20,869
    Sep
  • TRY 21,071
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. 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.

TRY 20,165
TRY 18,513
TRY 16,860
TRY 15,208
    Cheapest
  • TRY 18,616
    Mon
  • TRY 17,658
    Tue
  • TRY 16,860
    Wed
  • TRY 20,165
    Thu
  • TRY 18,645
    Fri
  • TRY 19,637
    Sat
  • TRY 18,079
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Qantas Airways (from TRY 7,770) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Qantas Airways
From TRY 7,770
Jetstar Airways
From TRY 9,764
Airnorth
From TRY 10,492
Virgin Australia
From TRY 11,069

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What is the flight schedule from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. 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

    7:00 AM

    DRW

    2h 35m

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. TL162

    8:00 AM

    DRW

    3h 30m

    12:00 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  3. TL160

    8:15 AM

    DRW

    3h 50m

    12:35 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  4. TL414

    5:45 AM

    DRW

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    7:30 AM

    GTE

    - - - - T - -
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  5. TL414

    8:00 AM

    GTE

    40m

    Nonstop

    8:40 AM

    GOV

    - - - - T - -
  6. TL162

    9:45 AM

    GOV

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    12:00 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
  7. JQ673

    1:30 AM

    DRW

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:40 AM

    BNE

    S M - W - - -
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  8. JQ930

    8:45 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
  9. JQ675

    7:05 PM

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    11:25 PM

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  10. JQ928

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    - - - W - - S
  11. JQ677

    4:50 PM

    DRW

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    MEL

    - M T - T - S
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  12. JQ034

    6:15 AM

    MEL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
  13. JQ689

    5:20 PM

    DRW

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:05 PM

    ADL

    S - T - T - S
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  14. JQ966

    6:00 AM

    ADL

    3h

    Nonstop

    9:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
  15. JQ675

    7:05 PM

    DRW

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    11:25 PM

    BNE

    S - - W - F S
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  16. JQ930

    8:45 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T - T F S
  17. TL416

    1:30 PM

    DRW

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    3:10 PM

    GOV

    S - - - - - S
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  18. TL162

    9:45 AM

    GOV

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    12:00 PM

    CNS

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

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

Flight distance 1,676.97 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price TRY 7,770
Cheapest return ticket price TRY 15,681

FAQs for Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 57 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 Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around TRY 20,218 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) at 09:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Darwin International Airport (DRW) at 18:00 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 20:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Qantas Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 410 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from TRY 7,770, and round-trip fares start from TRY 15,681. The current lowest fare is a Qantas Airways flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Airnorth operate direct flights from Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. Airport is TRY 18,923. 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 Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from TRY 7,770. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Darwin International Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Intl. 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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