CNS - DRW

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Cheapest return fare
£326
Typical prices: £347-£398
Airnorth
Sun 21/2Sat 6/3
CNS - DRW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£388
Typical prices: £377-£408
Qantas Airways
Tue 23/2Mon 8/3
CNS - DRW • Direct
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You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 2h 35m
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Darwin (CNS-DRW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

Sun, 21 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
Airnorth Logo
12:20 - 15:20CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
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08:15 - 12:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
3h 50m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
£326Airnorth
Tue, 23 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
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07:05 - 10:10DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
£388Qantas Airways
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
£400Virgin Australia
Sat, 19 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:05 - 10:10DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
2h 35mdirect
£404Qantas Airways
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
£430Virgin Australia
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
£432Virgin Australia
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
12:50 - 22:40DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
9h 20m1 stop Brisbane
£435Qantas Airways
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 13:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
8h 05m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
14:20 - 23:05DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
£439Virgin Australia
Thu, 18 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
Airnorth Logo
13:35 - 16:35CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
3h 30m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
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08:15 - 12:35DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
3h 50m1 stop Nhulunbuy Gove
£448Airnorth
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
10:50 - 12:55CNS  Cairns-DRW Darwin
2h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
12:50 - 12:50DRW  Darwin-CNS Cairns
23h 30m2 stops Brisbane Townsville
£457Qantas Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cairns to Darwin flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Darwin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Darwin?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Darwin from Cairns usually cost between £380 and £512 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £326 on Airnorth (21 Feb–6 Mar).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Darwin is February, where tickets cost £353 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £604 and £490 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cairns to Darwin

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£157
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cairns to Darwin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Darwin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Darwin

  • How many flights are there between Cairns and Darwin per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Darwin, with an average flight time of 2h 35m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Darwin?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Darwin was £157 for a one-way ticket and £326 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Darwin?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Darwin flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Darwin?

    There are direct flights from Cairns to Darwin on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Darwin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Darwin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Darwin from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Darwin with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Darwin from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Direct departures

Cairns to Darwin

Monday

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

Qantas Airways

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Friday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Darwin to Cairns

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Friday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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