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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from R4 005

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19:05 - 11:20DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
15h 45m1 stop Brisbane
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6:40 - 23:25CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
17h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
R7 945Jetstar
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18
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19:05 - 9:00DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
13h 25m1 stop Brisbane
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6:00 - 18:05CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
12h 35m1 stop Brisbane
R8 271Jetstar
Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22
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19:05 - 11:20DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
15h 45m1 stop Brisbane
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6:40 - 23:25CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
17h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
R8 385Jetstar
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 8:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
13h 00m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 18:05CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
12h 35m1 stop Brisbane
R8 596Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 - 10:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
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10:45 - 12:50CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
R8 613Qantas Airways
Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 - 10:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
10:45 - 12:50CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
R8 662Qantas Airways
Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
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6:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
R8 776Virgin Australia
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
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6:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
R8 808Virgin Australia
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 10:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 18:05CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
12h 35m1 stop Brisbane
R9 101Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
R9 134Virgin Australia
Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Feb 28

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Jetstar flights from Darwin to Cairns

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Jetstar
Nov 9
DRW19:05Darwin
15h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:20Cairns
Nov 18
CNS6:40Cairns
17h 15m
1 stop
DRW23:25Darwin
R7 945
Jetstar
Nov 14
DRW19:05Darwin
13h 25m
1 stop
CNS9:00Cairns
Nov 22
CNS6:00Cairns
12h 35m
1 stop
DRW18:05Darwin
R8 271
Jetstar
Nov 9
DRW19:05Darwin
15h 45m
1 stop
CNS11:20Cairns
Nov 18
CNS6:40Cairns
17h 15m
1 stop
DRW23:25Darwin
R8 385

Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Darwin to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 26
DRW7:00Darwin
2h 35m
CNS10:05Cairns
Feb 28
CNS10:45Cairns
2h 35m
DRW12:50Darwin
R8 613
Qantas Airways
Feb 26
DRW7:00Darwin
2h 35m
CNS10:05Cairns
Feb 28
CNS10:45Cairns
2h 35m
DRW12:50Darwin
R8 662
Qantas Airways
Nov 8
DRW7:00Darwin
2h 35m
CNS10:05Cairns
Nov 15
CNS10:45Cairns
2h 35m
DRW12:50Darwin
R9 150

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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 9/11

19:05-11:20

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

6:40-23:25

1 stop17h 15m

R7 945

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sat 14/11

19:05-9:00

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

6:00-18:05

1 stop12h 35m

R8 271

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 9/11

19:05-11:20

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

6:40-23:25

1 stop17h 15m

R8 385

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 8/11

19:05-8:35

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

6:00-18:05

1 stop12h 35m

R8 596
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 26/2

7:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sun 28/2

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

R8 613

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 26/2

7:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sun 28/2

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

R8 662

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Wed 11/11

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

6:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

R8 776

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 17/1

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Sat 23/1

6:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

R8 808

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 8/11

7:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

6:00-18:05

1 stop12h 35m

R9 101

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 26/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Sun 28/2

6:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

R9 134

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Darwin and Cairns?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R8 157 to R10 469.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R7 945.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Cairns from Darwin during July instead. Flights to Cairns in July, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around R7 033.

How have Darwin to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Darwin to Cairns flights are approximately 81% 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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R4 005

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Darwin in the past 72 hours is R4 005. The best return flight deal from Darwin to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R7 945.
Direct flights go from Darwin to Cairns on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Cairns. From Darwin there are direct flights to Cairns (CNS).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Darwin to Cairns

  • How far is Darwin to Cairns by plane?

    Darwin and Cairns are 1678,3 km apart from one another.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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