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Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns from £177

DRW — CNS
20 Oct — 27 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns

Mon 2/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 9/1110:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 18/9£371
Fri 30/1007:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sun 1/1110:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 20/9£372
Mon 12/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Wed 21/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 16/9£400
Mon 2/1119:05 -
1 stop15h 45m
Mon 9/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 18/9£404
Fri 23/1014:05 -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 25/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 17/9£422
Tue 3/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Tue 10/1110:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 19/9£423
Thu 8/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Thu 15/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 16/9£424
Fri 9/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 24/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 16/9£434
Thu 8/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 23/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Deal found 16/9£455

Find flight deals from Darwin to Cairns

Round-trip from

£371

One-way from

£177

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£437
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/11-9/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 45m total
  • Darwin to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 9/11

19:05-11:20

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£177

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 1/11

19:05-11:20

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£177

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Fri 30/10

07:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 15/11

07:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Sun 1/11

07:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£186
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DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Tue 20/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Mon 16/11

07:00-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 8/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£204

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 22/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£204

DarwinCairns

DRW Darwin - CNS Cairns

DRWCNS

Darwin

Thu 22/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£217

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Darwin to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of £316). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of £522). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DRW to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Darwin to Cairns as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Darwin to Cairns flights typically cost between £399 and £486 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £371 on Qantas Airways (2 Nov–9 Nov).

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  • How popular is this Darwin to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Darwin to Cairns was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Darwin to Cairns in just under 2h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Darwin and Cairns is about 1040 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Cairns (average of £316). Flying from Darwin to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of £522). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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