Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Darwin, Airnorth or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Darwin are Airnorth and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $874 and an overall rating of 8.0, Airnorth is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $826 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cairns to Darwin take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Darwin will take on average 2h 35m to travel the 2,694 km flying distance from Cairns.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cairns and Darwin per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 2h 40m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Cairns and Darwin per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 2h 40m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Darwin was $250 for a one-way ticket and $595 for a return.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Cairns to Darwin, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cairns, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Cairns to Darwin, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cairns, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Cairns and Darwin are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Cairns from Cairns and will be arriving at Darwin.

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 10:45 and will be landing in Darwin at 12:55.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Darwin jets off at 14:40 and lands at 16:50.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Darwin. They are Airnorth and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Airnorth, with the best return deal found costing $528. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Darwin. They are Airnorth and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Airnorth, with the best return deal found costing $528. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Darwin flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Darwin.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Cairns to Darwin on a daily basis.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $674 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,135 and $1,033 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Darwin is February, where tickets cost $674 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,135 and $1,033 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Darwin.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Darwin from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Darwin were found on Jetstar ($595) and Virgin Australia ($621).

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Darwin were found on Jetstar ($595) and Virgin Australia ($621).

Question 26

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $912, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $912, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Darwin from Cairns usually cost between $783 and $955 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $595 on Jetstar (8 Sept–11 Sept).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Darwin is Qantas Airways, followed by Airnorth.

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