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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $280

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DRW
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult

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

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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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$564

One-way from

$280

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$734

Good round-trip deal

$741 or less

Good one-way deal

$363 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4-7/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Darwin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Wed 2/415:35CNS - DRW
1 stop9h 30mJetstar
Mon 7/401:30DRW - CNS
1 stop18h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/2$564
Thu 26/612:20CNS - DRW
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Mon 30/608:00DRW - CNS
1 stop3h 30mAirnorth
Deal found 28/2$597
Wed 2/412:00CNS - DRW
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/414:40DRW - CNS
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$645
Fri 8/809:20CNS - DRW
1 stop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Sun 17/801:30DRW - CNS
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/2$703
Fri 14/314:50CNS - DRW
Nonstop2h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 17/318:00DRW - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/2$718

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 28 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Darwin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 2/4

15:35-00:35

1 stop9h 30m

Darwin

Mon 7/4

01:30-20:55

1 stop18h 55m

$564

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 26/6

12:20-15:20

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Mon 30/6

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

$597

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 9/4

12:00-00:35

1 stop13h 05m

Darwin

Sun 13/4

07:20-11:20

1 stop3h 30m

$637

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 8/8

09:20-00:45

1 stop15h 55m

Darwin

Sun 17/8

01:30-23:35

1 stop21h 35m

$703

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 14/3

14:50-16:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Mon 17/3

18:00-20:55

Nonstop2h 25m

$718

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Tue 8/4

11:50-00:35

1 stop13h 15m

$280

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 19/4

06:00-00:35

1 stop19h 05m

$309

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 14/4

16:00-19:00

1 stop3h 30m

$333

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 12/3

14:50-16:55

Nonstop2h 35m

$357

CairnsDarwin

CNS - DRW

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 8/3

06:00-12:35

1 stop7h 05m

$406

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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 25 February 2025.

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 28 February 2025.

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 23% 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 28 February 2025.

The most flights from CNS to DRW are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 28 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Darwin, such as Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
440 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Hendrik,Feb 2025

SYD - HBA

Checking in took way too long. A 30 minutes delay on a morning flight isn't great. Ok it was a Monday morning and extra staff could (and should) have been deployed. The flight was good, the staff was helpful and friendly. Retrieving the luggage at Hobart should have been easy. A very long way for our luggage was how our patience has been rewarded.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Darwin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 outbound flights from Cairns to Darwin offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

    Within the past month, 331 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 Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $564 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Airnorth and Virgin Australia, starting at $597 and $703 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $280. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airnorth and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairns to Darwin for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Darwin is generally $619, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $348. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Darwin), you can expect to pay $620 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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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JetstarCheapest$313Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$317Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirnorthCheapest$476Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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