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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 2h 40m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 09:55 and will be landing in Darwin at 12:05.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Darwin is October , where tickets cost £258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £498 and £405 respectively.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Cairns and land in Darwin, with an average flight time of 2h 40m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 09:55 and will be landing in Darwin at 12:05.

Question 3

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Darwin jets off at 17:45 and lands at 19:55.

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Darwin.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Darwin is October, where tickets cost £258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £498 and £405 respectively.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

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

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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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Darwin-DRW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Darwin?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Darwin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Darwin is October, where tickets cost £258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £498 and £405 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Darwin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Darwin?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 09:55 and will be landing in Darwin at 12:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Darwin?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Darwin jets off at 17:45 and lands at 19:55.

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

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