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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from $299

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00:25 - 09:30DRW-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
10:05 - 23:30CNS-DRW
13h 55m1 stop
$596Jetstar
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Mon, 2 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$599Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$600Qantas Airways
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Sun, 5 Jan - Fri, 17 Jan
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$636Qantas Airways
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Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
00:25 - 09:30DRW-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
Mon, 2 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
00:25 - 09:30DRW-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
18:20 - 23:20CNS-DRW
29h 30m1 stop
$654Jetstar
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Mon, 2 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec
13:20 - 23:15DRW-CNS
9h 25m1 stop
06:00 - 12:35CNS-DRW
7h 05m1 stop
$722Virgin Australia
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Wed, 8 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
07:30 - 11:30DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
13:00 - 16:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
$835Airnorth
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Tue, 7 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
07:30 - 11:30DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
13:00 - 16:00CNS-DRW
3h 30m1 stop
$838Airnorth
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Mon, 6 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
00:40 - 23:15DRW-CNS
22h 05m2 stops
17:35 - 12:35CNS-DRW
19h 30m2 stops
$957Virgin Australia
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Mon, 2 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$299Qantas Airways
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Tue, 18 Mar
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
$300Qantas Airways
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Sat, 14 Dec
00:10 - 17:35DRW-CNS
16h 55m1 stop
$308Jetstar
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Tue, 11 Feb
00:25 - 17:10DRW-CNS
16h 15m1 stop
$309Jetstar
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Mon, 17 Mar
07:30 - 11:30DRW-CNS
3h 30m1 stop
$320Airnorth
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Tue, 18 Mar
14:55 - 11:30DRW-CNS
20h 05m2 stops
$367Airnorth
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Wed, 12 Feb
13:20 - 23:15DRW-CNS
9h 25m1 stop
$370Virgin Australia
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Wed, 12 Feb
13:20 - 23:15DRW-CNS
9h 25m1 stop
$387Virgin Australia
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Sun, 23 Mar
00:25 - 18:00DRW-CNS
17h 05m1 stop
Fri, 28 Mar
00:40 - 13:30DRW-CNS
12h 20m2 stops
Sat, 14 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
06:40 - 23:20CNS-DRW
17h 10m1 stop
$1,112
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Wed, 20 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$1,132Qantas Airways
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Wed, 20 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
09:00 - 23:20CNS-DRW
38h 50m2 stops
$1,271
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Wed, 20 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
00:40 - 08:35DRW-CNS
31h 25m1 stop
09:15 - 23:50CNS-DRW
15h 05m1 stop
$1,285Virgin Australia
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
01:00 - 12:05DRW-CNS
10h 35m1 stop
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$1,366
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
01:00 - 12:05DRW-CNS
10h 35m1 stop
09:00 - 23:55CNS-DRW
15h 25m2 stops
$1,514
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Sat, 23 Nov - Wed, 27 Nov
20:50 - 06:10DRW-CNS
8h 50m1 stop
06:00 - 23:20CNS-DRW
17h 50m2 stops
$1,517
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Wed, 20 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
00:55 - 08:20DRW-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
06:40 - 23:20CNS-DRW
17h 10m1 stop
$1,544
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Tue, 19 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
00:55 - 08:20DRW-CNS
30h 55m2 stops
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$1,589Qantas Airways
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Tue, 19 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
00:10 - 22:10DRW-CNS
21h 30m2 stops
14:30 - 19:20CNS-DRW
29h 20m3 stops
$2,860Jetstar
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Tue, 19 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$596Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$599Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$600Qantas Airways
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Sun, 5 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$636Qantas Airways
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Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$764Qantas Airways
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Sun, 5 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$922Qantas Airways
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Fri, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$923Qantas Airways
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Mon, 30 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$927Qantas Airways
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Wed, 25 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
18:00 - 20:55DRW-CNS
2h 25mdirect
14:50 - 16:55CNS-DRW
2h 35mdirect
$1,599Qantas Airways
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Wed, 8 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan

Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Darwin to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
3 Dec
DRW18:00Darwin
2h 25m
CNS20:55Cairns
11 Dec
CNS14:50Cairns
2h 35m
DRW16:55Darwin
Qantas Airways
5 Jan
DRW18:00Darwin
2h 25m
CNS20:55Cairns
17 Jan
CNS14:50Cairns
2h 35m
DRW16:55Darwin
Qantas Airways
6 Dec
DRW18:00Darwin
2h 25m
CNS20:55Cairns
8 Dec
CNS14:50Cairns
2h 35m
DRW16:55Darwin

Airnorth flights from Darwin to Cairns

Our best Airnorth deals on Darwin to Cairns flight tickets
Airnorth
7 Jan
DRW07:30Darwin
3h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:30Cairns
16 Jan
CNS13:00Cairns
3h 30m
1 stop
DRW16:00Darwin
Airnorth
6 Jan
DRW07:30Darwin
3h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:30Cairns
12 Jan
CNS13:00Cairns
3h 30m
1 stop
DRW16:00Darwin
Airnorth
7 Dec
DRW07:30Darwin
3h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:30Cairns
9 Dec
CNS16:05Cairns
3h 30m
1 stop
DRW19:05Darwin

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Darwin to Cairns

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Cairns from Darwin is January. The most expensive is July.

What is the cheapest day to depart Darwin for Cairns?

Sunday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Sunday. The most expensive is usually Thursday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

At midday. Darwin to Cairns flights are approximately 44% more expensive in the morning than at midday

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Cairns from Darwin?

Jetstar. Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Airnorth are the most popular carriers operating from Darwin to Cairns

What is the cheapest Darwin to Cairns flight route?

Darwin - Cairns. Fly from Darwin to Cairns for the best Darwin - Cairns flight prices

How far in advance should you book Darwin to Cairns flights?

57 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Darwin to Cairns is approximately 57 days to departure

How many flights depart from Darwin to Cairns on average per day?

As of November 2024, 3 flights take off from Darwin and land in Cairns each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 07:00, with 63% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Darwin to Cairns on average per week?

21 flights are operational weekly from Darwin to Cairns as of November 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Darwin to Cairns flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Darwin to Cairns.

How have Darwin to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Darwin to Cairns flights are approximately 53% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Darwin to Cairns

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Darwin to Cairns according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$299

Fastest flight time

2h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Darwin in the past 72 hours is $299. The best return flight deal from Darwin to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $596.
The fastest flight from Darwin to Cairns takes 2h 25m
Direct flights go from Darwin to Cairns every day.
There is 1 airport near Cairns: Cairns (CNS)

  • How far is Darwin to Cairns by plane?

    Darwin and Cairns are 1678.3 km apart from one another. 2h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cairns Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cairns Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Darwin to Cairns?

  • What is the most popular airline from Darwin to Cairns?


Best airlines flying from Darwin to Cairns

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Rating
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JetstarPriceFrom $255Free cancellationRating
6.6
508 reviews
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AirnorthPriceFrom $397Free cancellationRating
7.0
2 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $410Free cancellationRating
7.6
819 reviews
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  • Qantas Airways Flights From Darwin to Cairns

    Across 14 Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns this week, the average price was $480, with the best Qantas Airways deals starting from $265 round-trip. 819 users have rated Qantas Airways on momondo, with an average score of 7.6/10.

  • Airnorth Flights From Darwin to Cairns

    Airnorth (7.0/10 from 2 reviews) operates around 7 flights from Darwin to Cairns in any given week. The average Airnorth airfare for this route is around $489, with deals from around $257 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Darwin to Cairns flight searches in the last 72 hours.


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Yes. All flights to Cairns from Darwin on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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