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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Darwin to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Darwin to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Darwin to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Darwin to Cairns?

The average price of all flights from Darwin to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Darwin to Cairns, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Darwin, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Darwin to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Darwin to Cairns is November, where tickets cost $210 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of tickets is $351 and $332 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Darwin to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Darwin to Cairns, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

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

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Darwin and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 2h 25m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 6 flights.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
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.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Darwin at 2:45 pm and will be landing in Cairns at 5:40 pm.

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 7:20 pm and lands at 10:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.

When to book flights from Darwin to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Darwin to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Darwin to Cairns

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Darwin and Cairns?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Darwin to Cairns. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Darwin to Cairns?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Darwin to Cairns flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Darwin to Cairns?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Darwin and Cairns.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Darwin to Cairns on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Darwin with another airline. Booking your flights between Darwin and CNS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DRW to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $115 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Darwin to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Darwin to Cairns, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Darwin to Cairns

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Nonstop returns

Cairns to Darwin

Monday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Departure:

Darwin (DRW)Australia

Destination:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

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