Cheap Flights from Cairns to Darwin

FAQ

• What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin (CNS-DRW)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 299 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to DRW on Thu, Oct 23), while Airnorth offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 639 departing on Tue, Nov 4 and returning on Sat, Nov 8.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Darwin?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairns to Darwin with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 5 minutes to fly from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW).

• When is the best time to book flights from Cairns to Darwin?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Cairns to Darwin?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 23 flight per week flying from Cairns to Darwin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1888 (10:05) Qantas Airways: -/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF8666 (16:47)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Cairns to Darwin?

  To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Darwin, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 23, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 299.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airnorth.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Darwin travel is around March.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Darwin is April, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on October 15, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 289.

• Which airports can I fly to for Darwin from Cairns?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Darwin, with Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport (CNS-DRW) is by far the most common option on this route: Darwin International Airport (DRW).

• Is there any time difference between Cairns and Darwin?

  The time difference between Darwin and Cairns is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cairns to Darwin?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.