Cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns

One-way fares from $315 · DRW → CNS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Cairns → Darwin
Cheapest fare
$315

Airnorth · Sat, 9 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $315

Direct flights
Yes

Airnorth

Flight time
3h 50m

1,680 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Cairns

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

  1. November 2026 $535
  2. December 2026 $422
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $315

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

Airnorth
Depart08:15 Sat, 9 JanDRW → CNS 3h 50m · Direct
$315one way, per person
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About flights from Darwin to Cairns

Darwin (DRW) and Cairns (CNS) are about 1,680 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 50m, and recent direct fares were with Airnorth. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $315, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $315 with Airnorth, departing Saturday 9 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $315 to $535.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $315 one way.

Are there direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Airnorth.

How long is the flight from Darwin to Cairns?

A direct flight takes about 3h 50m. Darwin and Cairns are around 1,680 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Darwin to Cairns?

Recent fares on this route were with Airnorth and Virgin Australia.

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