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Flights from Darwin to Cairns Starting at NZD 264

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DRW18:00
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS20:55
        Sat, Mar 1|Darwin - Cairns|Qantas Airways
        NZD 303NZD 325
        7% OFF
        7% OFF
        NZD 325NZD 303

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Qantas Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 303 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW07:30
        2h 25m
        Nonstop
        CNS10:25
        Wed, Apr 2|Darwin - Cairns|Qantas Airways
        NZD 306NZD 325
        6% OFF
        6% OFF
        NZD 325NZD 306

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way direct flight with Qantas Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Wed, Apr 2, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 306 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW01:30
        15h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS17:05
        Tue, Apr 1|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 264NZD 325
        19% OFF
        19% OFF
        NZD 325NZD 264

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 264 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW00:25
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS11:15
        Tue, Mar 25|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 264
        NZD 264

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 264 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW01:30
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS20:55
        Mon, Mar 31|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 265
        NZD 265

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Mon, Mar 31, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 265 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW00:25
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS17:10
        Tue, Mar 4|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 266
        NZD 266

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 266 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW00:25
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS11:15
        Thu, Mar 13|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 275
        NZD 275

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 275 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW00:25
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS21:20
        Tue, Feb 11|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 276
        NZD 276

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Tue, Feb 11, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 276 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW00:25
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS17:10
        Mon, Feb 24|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 279
        NZD 279

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Mon, Feb 24, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 279 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW00:25
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS17:10
        Sat, Mar 1|Darwin - Cairns|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 280
        NZD 280

        Choose Jetstar Airways flights from Darwin to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Jetstar Airways departs from Darwin International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 280 including taxes and charges.

      • DRW01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 6|Darwin - Cairns|Qantas Airways
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Darwin to Cairns flight time & flight schedules

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ671

    Jetstar Airways

    00:10

    DRW

    5.5h

    06:10

    SYD

    SMTW-F-
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  2. JQ954

    Jetstar Airways

    15:25

    SYD

    3.0h

    17:25

    CNS

    S-TWTF-

  3. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:05

    DRW

    3.8h

    05:25

    BNE

    SM-W-F-
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  4. VA799

    Virgin Australia

    20:50

    BNE

    2.4h

    23:15

    CNS

    SMTWT-S

  5. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:05

    DRW

    3.8h

    05:25

    BNE

    SM-W-F-
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  6. JQ936

    Jetstar Airways

    18:40

    BNE

    2.3h

    21:00

    CNS

    -MT--F-

  7. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:05

    DRW

    3.8h

    05:25

    BNE

    SM-W-F-
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  8. JQ932

    Jetstar Airways

    15:00

    BNE

    2.3h

    17:15

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  9. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:05

    DRW

    3.8h

    05:25

    BNE

    SM-W-F-
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  10. JQ930

    Jetstar Airways

    08:45

    BNE

    2.5h

    11:15

    CNS

    S-TWT-S

  11. QF1889

    Qantas Airways

    07:30

    DRW

    2.4h

    Nonstop

    10:25

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  12. JQ689

    Jetstar Airways

    18:40

    DRW

    3.7h

    22:20

    ADL

    S-T-T-S
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  13. JQ960

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    ADL

    3.0h

    09:30

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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Airlines Flying from Darwin to Cairns

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FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Darwin to Cairns based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 751.

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

    It takes around 3 hours 8 minutes to fly from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Airlines with flights from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS): Airnorth and Qantas Airways.

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Flight Information from Darwin to Cairns

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 263
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 598
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance1,690.3 km
Average flight time3 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

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