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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from £151

CNS — DRW
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin

Sun 20/1206:40 -
1 stop17h 15m
Sun 24/101:05 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 1/11£375
Fri 4/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Sun 6/1214:20 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 2/11£395
Sat 19/1210:50 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sat 26/1207:05 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 4/11£403
Thu 19/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Mon 23/1114:20 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 1/11£406
Mon 14/1210:50 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 21/1207:05 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 30/10£481
Sat 19/1211:15 -
2 stops13h 25m
Tue 26/107:30 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 1/11£597
Wed 16/1210:50 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 23/1207:05 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 1/11£600
Fri 4/1212:55 -
3 stops30h 15m
Sun 6/1212:10 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 2/11£634
Sat 19/1213:25 -
2 stops10h 45m
Fri 25/1201:05 -
2 stops14h 20m
Deal found 4/11£730

Find flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

Round-trip from

£332

One-way from

£151

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£400
Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 1/3-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 9h 25m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Airnorth
  • Airnorth
  • 11/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 11/2

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£157

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 11/2

13:35-16:35

1 stop3h 30m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£263

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 1/3

16:25-19:35

1 stop3h 40m

Darwin

Fri 5/3

08:00-12:00

1 stop3h 30m

£332

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 1/3

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Fri 5/3

07:05-10:10

Nonstop2h 35m

£338

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 4/12

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Sun 6/12

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

£395

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 1/3

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Fri 5/3

14:20-23:05

1 stop8h 15m

£406

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Wed 24/2

10:50-12:55

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Sun 28/2

12:50-22:40

1 stop9h 20m

£433

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of £351). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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 CNS to DRW?

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Darwin flights typically cost between £376 and £435 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £332 on Airnorth (1 Mar–5 Mar).

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Darwin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Darwin in 2h 35m. Fly via Airnorth or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1040 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Darwin (average of £351). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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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