Cheap Flights from Darwin to Cairns

FAQ

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as PHP 10,102 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DRW to CNS on Mon, Nov 17), while Airnorth offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from PHP 21,788 departing on Wed, Oct 22 and returning on Sat, Oct 25.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) and what is the distance?

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

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin to Cairns?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Darwin to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1889 (06:24) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF8665 (08:03)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Darwin to Cairns, 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 Mon, Nov 17, with one-way flights priced at just PHP 10,102.
  · 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 Cairns travel is around March.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin to Cairns on October 13, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at PHP 9,441.

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

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

• Is there any time difference between Darwin and Cairns?

  The time difference between Cairns and Darwin is 0h.

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

  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.