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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from R3 990

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Jetstar Logo
1:05 - 11:20DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
9h 45m1 stop Brisbane
Jetstar Logo
6:00 - 18:05CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
12h 35m1 stop Brisbane
R7 417Jetstar
Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 4
Qantas Airways Logo
7:05 - 10:10DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
R8 543Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Qantas Airways Logo
7:05 - 10:10DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
R8 592Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
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 420Virgin Australia
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
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 536Virgin Australia
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 16:40DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
25h 50m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
23h 25m1 stop Brisbane
R9 668Virgin Australia
Sun, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 4
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
27h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
R10 331Virgin Australia
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
27h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
R10 496Virgin Australia
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 14:00DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
23h 10m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
9:15 - 23:50CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
39h 05m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
R11 043Virgin Australia
Sun, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 4
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
R11 307Virgin Australia
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

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Virgin Australia flights from Darwin to Cairns

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Virgin Australia
Feb 1
DRW14:20Darwin
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
Feb 5
CNS6:00Cairns
8h 05m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
R9 420
Virgin Australia
Feb 1
DRW14:20Darwin
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
Feb 5
CNS6:00Cairns
8h 05m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
R9 536
Virgin Australia
Jan 31
DRW14:20Darwin
25h 50m
1 stop
CNS16:40Cairns
Feb 4
CNS14:40Cairns
23h 25m
1 stop
DRW13:35Darwin
R9 668

Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Darwin to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Feb 1
DRW7:05Darwin
2h 35m
CNS10:10Cairns
Feb 5
CNS10:50Cairns
2h 35m
DRW12:55Darwin
R8 543
Qantas Airways
Feb 1
DRW7:05Darwin
2h 35m
CNS10:10Cairns
Feb 5
CNS10:50Cairns
2h 35m
DRW12:55Darwin
R8 592
Qantas Airways
Jan 31
DRW12:50Darwin
9h 20m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
Feb 4
CNS10:50Cairns
2h 35m
DRW12:55Darwin
R11 490

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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 25/1

1:05-11:20

1 stop9h 45m

Cairns

Thu 4/2

6:00-18:05

1 stop12h 35m

R7 417
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 1/2

7:05-10:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Fri 5/2

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

R8 543

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 1/2

7:05-10:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Fri 5/2

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

R8 592

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 1/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Fri 5/2

6:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

R9 420

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 1/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Fri 5/2

6:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

R9 536

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 31/1

14:20-16:40

1 stop25h 50m

Cairns

Thu 4/2

14:40-13:35

1 stop23h 25m

R9 668

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 1/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Fri 5/2

10:55-13:35

2 stops27h 10m

R10 331

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 1/2

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Fri 5/2

10:55-13:35

2 stops27h 10m

R10 496

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 31/1

14:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

Cairns

Thu 4/2

9:15-23:50

2 stops39h 05m

R11 043

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 24/12

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Thu 31/12

6:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

R11 307

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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 079 to R9 139.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R7 417.

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 152.

How have Darwin to Cairns flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Darwin to Cairns flights are approximately 67% 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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R3 990

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in Cairns

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Darwin in the past 72 hours is R3 990. The best return flight deal from Darwin to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R7 417.
Direct flights go from Darwin to Cairns on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 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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