Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from $268
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from Darwin to Cairns are usually found in March or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Darwin to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Darwin to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Wed 12/3
18:00-20:55
Nonstop2h 25m
Cairns
Wed 19/3
14:50-16:55
Nonstop2h 35m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Fri 28/2
00:25-17:10
1 stop16h 15m
Cairns
Fri 7/3
06:00-12:35
1 stop31h 05m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Fri 14/3
00:10-17:35
1 stop16h 55m
Cairns
Mon 17/3
06:00-23:30
1 stop18h 00m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Fri 20/6
01:30-16:10
1 stop14h 10m
Cairns
Sun 20/7
06:00-00:45
1 stop19h 15m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Thu 26/6
05:45-11:20
2 stops5h 05m
Cairns
Mon 30/6
16:05-19:05
1 stop3h 30m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Tue 18/3
18:00-20:55
Nonstop2h 25m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Sun 1/6
01:30-23:35
1 stop21h 35m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Fri 28/3
00:25-17:10
1 stop16h 15m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Sun 23/3
13:20-08:35
1 stop18h 45m
DarwinCairns
DRW - CNS
DRWCNS
Darwin
Wed 4/6
14:55-11:20
2 stops19h 55m
Best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns
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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Darwin to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Darwin to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Darwin to Cairns, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
When flying from Darwin to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Darwin to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Darwin to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Darwin to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Darwin to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
The most flights from DRW to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Darwin to Cairns. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
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