Cheap Flights from Cairns to Darwin

Q: How much are return flights from Cairns to Darwin?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Darwin is CHF 280. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

2 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Darwin.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Darwin?

Qantas and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Cairns to Darwin.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Cairns to Darwin?

As of May 2025, there are 18 flights per week flying from Cairns to Darwin.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin is usually May 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport on Saturday, 14 February 2026 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Darwin?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Darwin but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Darwin?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Darwin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns Airport to Darwin with?

Currently, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Darwin.

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Flight deals from Cairns to Darwin

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns to Darwin? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Darwin.CHF 140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 140, select.

Darwin.CHF 146 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 146, select.

Darwin.CHF 147 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 147, select.

Darwin.CHF 147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 147, select.

Darwin.CHF 150 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 150, select.

Darwin.CHF 151 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 151, select.

Darwin.CHF 152 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 152, select.

Darwin.CHF 156 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 156, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Darwin flights are currently cheapest in February.

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Cairns to Darwin: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Darwin below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Darwin.

Cairns to Darwin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	CHF 140
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	2 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	18

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin: Frequently asked questions

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How to find cheap flights to Darwin from Cairns

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