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14:45 - 17:40DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
16:00 - 18:00CNS-DRW
2h 30mdirect
$417Jetstar
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Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
14:45 - 17:40DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
16:00 - 18:00CNS-DRW
2h 30mdirect
$429Jetstar
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Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$538Qantas Airways
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Mon, 11 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$543Qantas Airways
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Thu, 28 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
09:00 - 23:30CNS-DRW
15h 00m1 stop
Fri, 6 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
09:15 - 23:30CNS-DRW
14h 45m1 stop
Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
13:20 - 23:15DRW-CNS
9h 25m1 stop
06:00 - 12:35CNS-DRW
7h 05m1 stop
$599Virgin Australia
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Thu, 13 Feb - Thu, 20 Feb
00:40 - 14:55DRW-CNS
13h 45m2 stops
06:00 - 12:35CNS-DRW
7h 05m1 stop
$695Virgin Australia
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Sat, 30 Nov - Mon, 9 Dec
07:00 - 11:00DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
13:00 - 16:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
$798Airnorth
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Mon, 16 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
05:45 - 11:30DRW-CNS
5h 15m2 stops
13:00 - 16:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
$1,470Airnorth
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Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
18:40 - 21:40DRW-CNS
2h 30mdirect
$199Jetstar
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Sun, 27 Oct
14:45 - 17:40DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$205Jetstar
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Fri, 25 Oct
13:20 - 08:20DRW-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
Sat, 16 Nov
13:20 - 23:15DRW-CNS
9h 25m1 stop
$358Virgin Australia
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Fri, 29 Nov
13:20 - 11:00DRW-CNS
21h 10m1 stop
$370Virgin Australia
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Sat, 30 Nov
01:30 - 23:20DRW-CNS
21h 20m1 stop
Thu, 24 Oct
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$378Qantas Airways
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Sun, 10 Nov
07:30 - 11:30DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
$379Airnorth
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Wed, 18 Dec
07:30 - 11:30DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
$391Airnorth
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Sun, 10 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$419Qantas Airways
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Sat, 16 Nov
14:45 - 17:40DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
16:00 - 18:00CNS-DRW
2h 30mdirect
$417Jetstar
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Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$538Qantas Airways
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Mon, 11 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$543Qantas Airways
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Thu, 28 Nov - Fri, 29 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$568Qantas Airways
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Fri, 6 Dec - Tue, 10 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$693Qantas Airways
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Wed, 6 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$737Qantas Airways
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Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
19:20 - 22:15DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
12:00 - 14:05CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$1,012
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Mon, 21 Oct - Wed, 23 Oct
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$1,610Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec

Flights from Darwin to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Darwin to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Darwin to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cairns on a Friday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Darwin, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Darwin to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $347 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $900 and $644 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Darwin to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Cairns, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$199
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Darwin to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Darwin to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Cairns was $135 for a one-way ticket and $283 for a return.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Cairns?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Cairns flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Cairns?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Darwin to Cairns are Qantas Airways and Airnorth. With an average price for the route of $705 and an overall rating of 7.6, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Airnorth is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $700 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Darwin to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $558 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Darwin to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Darwin to Cairns

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Cairns to Darwin

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Top 3 airlines serving from Darwin to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Darwin to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Darwin to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 837 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2024PER - BNE
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It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

The flight was delayed over 2 hours. We had to wait on the plane and the air conditioning was turned off. The food was average and the cutlery was wooden!

Perfect. The flight was on time and the crew were very friendly and helpful.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

The plane was delayed about 3 hours so anything else is immaterial

Cons: "In this time of Covid-19 the few passengers on the plane were all sat in the same area. There was plenty of room to put at least one seat between passengers"

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Darwin to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/10Sun
directJetstar
2h 30mDRW-CNS
$199
25/10Fri
directJetstar
2h 25mDRW-CNS
$205
16/11Sat
1 stop
18h 30mDRW-CNS
$314
29/11Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
9h 25mDRW-CNS
$358
30/11Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
21h 10mDRW-CNS
$370
24/10Thu
1 stop
21h 20mDRW-CNS
$376
10/11Sun
directQantas Airways
2h 25mDRW-CNS
$378
18/12Wed
1 stopAirnorth
3h 30mDRW-CNS
$379
10/11Sun
1 stopAirnorth
3h 30mDRW-CNS
$391
16/11Sat
directQantas Airways
2h 25mDRW-CNS
$419

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