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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $275

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DRW
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Darwin are usually found in February or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$602

One-way from

$275

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$640
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 16/1-23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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Best flights from Cairns to Darwin
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Darwin that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Thu 16/114:50CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 23/118:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$602
Thu 16/106:00CNS - DRW
1 stop18h 00mJetstar
Wed 22/100:25DRW - CNS
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$633
Thu 16/114:50CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/100:25DRW - CNS
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$656
Mon 3/306:00CNS - DRW
1 stop7h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 5/313:20DRW - CNS
1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/12$772
Mon 3/313:00CNS - DRW
2 stops6h 05mAirnorth
Wed 5/307:30DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 17/12$927

Find flights from Cairns to Darwin within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Darwin 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 19 December 2024.

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CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 16/1

14:50-16:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Thu 23/1

18:00-20:55

Nonstop2h 25m

$595

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 16/1

09:25-23:30

1 stop14h 35m

Darwin

Sun 19/1

18:00-20:55

Nonstop2h 25m

$630

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 16/1

09:25-23:30

1 stop14h 35m

Darwin

Wed 22/1

00:25-17:10

1 stop16h 15m

$641

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 3/3

13:00-18:35

2 stops6h 05m

Darwin

Wed 5/3

07:30-11:30

1 stop3h 30m

$927

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 3/3

15:45-12:35

2 stops21h 20m

Darwin

Wed 5/3

13:20-08:35

2 stops18h 45m

$1,033

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 12/2

06:00-23:30

1 stop18h 00m

$275

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 16/1

14:50-16:55

Nonstop2h 35m

$300

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 4/2

06:00-12:35

1 stop7h 05m

$365

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sun 20/4

12:20-17:05

2 stops5h 15m

$370

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 8/2

16:05-12:35

1 stop21h 00m

$379

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Deals found on 18/12

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Darwin

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Darwin including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Darwin. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 CNS to DRW?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Darwin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Darwin. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from CNS to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Darwin by month

Plan your trip to Darwin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Darwin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Darwin. 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 Darwin. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

    To fly from Cairns to Darwin, you need to book a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW). Nonstop flights to Darwin from Cairns take 2h 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Cairns to Darwin offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

    Within the past month, 291 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Darwin.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairns to Darwin is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $602 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Jetstar and Virgin Australia, starting at $633 and $772 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Darwin one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $275. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Darwin for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Darwin?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Darwin on time: Jetstar (80%), Qantas Airways (79%), Alliance Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Darwin is generally $634, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $225. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $605 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Darwin 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 Cairns to Darwin?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of $312). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in July is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin

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JetstarCheapest$286Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$314Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$474Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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