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Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from £186

CNS — DRW
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin

Fri 9/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 12/1017:35 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 17/9£372
Sun 1/1110:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sun 8/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 16/9£373
Fri 16/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Mon 19/1007:05 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 15/9£374
Fri 9/1014:40 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Sun 11/1000:15 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 17/9£396
Sat 31/1006:00 -
1 stop12h 35m
Sat 7/1119:05 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 15/9£402
Sat 31/1010:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Sat 7/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 16/9£407
Fri 9/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 17/9£408
Thu 8/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 14/9£412
Wed 14/1006:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Fri 23/1017:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 15/9£413
Mon 2/1110:45 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 9/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 35m
Deal found 18/9£423

Find flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

Round-trip from

£372

One-way from

£186

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£540
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 16/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Cairns to Darwin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Mon 21/12

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 20/11

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£187

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 11/2

10:45-12:50

Nonstop2h 35m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£187

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Thu 12/11

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£203

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 20/11

06:00-13:35

1 stop8h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£205

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 23/10

06:00-13:15

1 stop7h 45m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£206

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

£240

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Sat 21/11

13:35-17:10

2 stops28h 05m

Darwin

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£325

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 16/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Mon 19/10

07:05-10:05

Nonstop2h 30m

£372

CairnsDarwin

CNS Cairns - DRW Darwin

CNSDRW

Cairns

Fri 9/10

10:45-12:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Darwin

Mon 12/10

17:35-20:35

Nonstop2h 30m

£372

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

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 £352). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of £604). 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 £480 and £546 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £372 on Qantas Airways (9 Oct–12 Oct).

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Darwin flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Darwin 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 Cairns to Darwin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Darwin in 2h 40m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1040 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Darwin that include hotel bookings?

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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 £352). Flying from Cairns to Darwin in June is currently the most expensive (average of £604). 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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