How long does a flight from Darwin to Cairns take?

The average direct flight takes 2h 30m , covering a distance of 1,040 miles.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Darwin and land in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 31m. The most common departure time is 07:00 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.

What is the cheapest flight from Darwin to Cairns?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Darwin to Cairns was £186 for a one-way ticket and £368 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Darwin to Cairns?

Darwin and Cairns are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Darwin from Darwin and will be arriving at Cairns.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 07:00 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:05.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Darwin to Cairns jets off at 17:35 and lands at 20:35.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Cairns?

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

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is January , where tickets cost £320 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £528 and £478 respectively.

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

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 Darwin to Cairns.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Darwin 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 Darwin to Cairns?

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 Cairns with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline.

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

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 Cairns from Darwin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Darwin to Cairns?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Darwin to Cairns were found on Jetstar (£368) and Qantas Airways (£399).

How much is a return flight from Darwin to Cairns?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Cairns from Darwin usually cost between £378 and £485 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £368 on Jetstar (9 Nov–18 Nov).

£186 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Darwin to Cairns (DRW - CNS)

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Cheapest return fare

£368

Typical prices: £319-£411

Jetstar

Mon 9/11Wed 18/11

DRW - CNS • 1 stop

Cheapest direct flights

£399

Typical prices: £399-£461

Qantas Airways

Fri 26/2Sun 28/2

DRW - CNS • Direct

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Every day

You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 2h 31m

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January

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Recent return flight deals from Darwin to Cairns

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

19:05 - 11:20DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

15h 45m1 stop Brisbane

06:40 - 23:25CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

17h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

£368Jetstar

Sat, 14 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

19:05 - 09:00DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

13h 25m1 stop Brisbane

06:00 - 18:05CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

12h 35m1 stop Brisbane

£384Jetstar

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

19:05 - 11:20DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

15h 45m1 stop Brisbane

06:40 - 23:25CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

17h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

£389Jetstar

Fri, 26 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

07:00 - 10:05DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

2h 35mdirect

10:45 - 12:50CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 35mdirect

£399Qantas Airways

Fri, 26 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

07:00 - 10:05DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

2h 35mdirect

10:45 - 12:50CNS Cairns-DRW Darwin

2h 35mdirect

£402Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

14:20 - 23:05DRW Darwin-CNS Cairns

8h 15m1 stop Brisbane