Cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin

One-way fares from $313 · CNS → DRW · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$313

Airnorth · Thu, 7 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $313

Direct flights
Yes

Airnorth

Flight time
3h 40m

1,680 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. January 2027 Cheapest $313

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Airnorth
Depart13:35 Thu, 7 JanCNS → DRW 3h 35m · 1 stop
$313one way, per person
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Airnorth
Depart13:35 Sat, 9 JanCNS → DRW 3h 40m · Direct
$314one way, per person
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About flights from Cairns to Darwin

Cairns (CNS) and Darwin (DRW) are about 1,680 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 40m, and recent direct fares were with Airnorth. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $313, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $313 with Airnorth, departing Thursday 7 January 2027.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $313 one way.

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Darwin?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Airnorth.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Darwin?

A direct flight takes about 3h 40m. Cairns and Darwin are around 1,680 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Recent fares on this route were with Airnorth.

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