Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Darwin to Cairns, Airnorth or Virgin Australia?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Cairns are Airnorth and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $602 and an overall rating of 8.0, Airnorth is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $740 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Darwin to Cairns take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 2h 30m, covering a distance of 2,694 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 30m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Cairns was $306 for a one-way ticket and $630 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

For Darwin to Cairns, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairns back to Darwin, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Darwin airport is called Darwin and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 07:05 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:05.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Cairns jets off at 17:35 and lands at 20:35.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Darwin and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Darwin to Cairns. They are Airnorth and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Airnorth, with the best return deal found costing $507. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airnorth.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is January, where tickets cost $592 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $976 and $884 respectively.

Question 14

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

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 Darwin to Cairns.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

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 Cairns with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

Question 17

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

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 Cairns from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nhulunbuy (GOV) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of $611 for a return.

Question 19

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Nhulunbuy (GOV) is the top choice – 73% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Darwin to Cairns picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 20

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Nhulunbuy (GOV) often has the shortest stopovers from Darwin to Cairns, with an average time of 0h 30m.

Question 21

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Nhulunbuy (GOV) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 3h 30m.

Question 22

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

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 airlines provide the cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Darwin to Cairns were found on Virgin Australia ($630) and Qantas Airways ($688).

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $763, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 25

How much is a return flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cairns from Darwin usually cost between $776 and $960 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $630 on Virgin Australia (15 Oct–22 Oct).

Question 26

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairns is Qantas Airways, followed by Airnorth and Virgin Australia.

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