Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Darwin (CNS - DRW)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$447	Jetstar 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin is currently $447
Cheapest one-way flight	$225	Virgin Australia 1 stop 20 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Darwin is currently $225
Cheapest nonstop flights	$520	Qantas Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin is currently $520
Last-minute weekend getaway	$545	Virgin Australia 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Darwin is currently $545
Cheapest business class flights	$1,023	Qantas Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin is currently $1,023

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Darwin takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $405–640
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $520–790

Popular airlines from Cairns to Darwin

Qantas

Nonstop

from $520

Typical price: $550–820

9 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - DRW Every day

146 weekly connecting flights

CNS - DRW Every day
Virgin Australia

from $515

Typical price: $500–900

119 weekly connecting flights

CNS - DRW Every day
Jetstar

from $447

Typical price: $480–830

80 weekly connecting flights

CNS - DRW Every day
AIRNORTH

from $812

Typical price: $630–1,100

20 weekly connecting flights

CNS - DRW Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Darwin

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Darwin Australia 16 min 4 mi
Katherine Airport (KTR)

Katherine Australia 3 hr 26 min 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Darwin

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Darwin are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $405 to $640.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $447. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $225.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Darwin is $520, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Darwin is $515, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Darwin is $447, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Cairns to Darwin is $812, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin starts at $447 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $225 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Darwin.

Darwin is warm year-round, with most people visiting during dry season (late Apr–Oct). Fish are most plentiful in tidal rivers Mar–Apr. Popular events include May Day, the music festival Bass in the Grass (May), the cultural celebration Greek Glenti (Jun) and the V8 Supercars auto race (Jun). During the highly attended Darwin Festival (Aug), many free arts performances are held for several weeks throughout the city. The wet season (Nov–Apr) can bring flooding, especially Jan–Mar, and travel to remote bush areas is inadvisable.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Darwin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Darwin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Darwin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 9 nonstop flights and 146 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Darwin are:

Virgin Australia offers 119 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
Jetstar offers 80 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .
AIRNORTH offers 20 connecting flights per week. AIRNORTH flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Darwin.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $447. The cheapest one-way flight was with Virgin Australia from $225.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Darwin is $520, flying from May 1 to May 3.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Darwin is $515, flying from May 2 to May 3.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Darwin is $447, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest AIRNORTH flight from Cairns to Darwin is $812, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.

Qantas flies direct from Cairns to Darwin.

There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Darwin at price $545 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

Qantas flies direct from Cairns to Darwin.

There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Cairns to Darwin per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Darwin start at $520 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with Qantas.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Darwin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Darwin start at $1,023 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Darwin start at $447 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Darwin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Darwin starts at $545 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Darwin at price $545 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Darwin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.