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

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$542 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$542
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 22 Oct from Cairns to Darwin, returning Mon, 26 Oct, priced at AU$542 found 2 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$583 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$583
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 22 Oct from Cairns to Darwin, returning Wed, 28 Oct, priced at AU$583 found 2 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 16 July - Thu, 23 July
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$607 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$607
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 16 July from Cairns to Darwin, returning Thu, 23 July, priced at AU$607 found 1 day ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 July - Fri, 17 July
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$611 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$611
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns to Darwin, returning Fri, 17 July, priced at AU$611 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$646 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$646
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 19 Aug from Cairns to Darwin, returning Mon, 24 Aug, priced at AU$646 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$657 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$657
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 22 Oct from Cairns to Darwin, returning Mon, 26 Oct, priced at AU$657 found 2 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 4 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$662 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$662
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Cairns to Darwin, returning Sun, 9 Aug, priced at AU$662 found 4 days ago
Jetstar
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 31 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$668 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$668
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 23 May from Cairns to Darwin, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at AU$668 found 7 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, 5 Sept - Mon, 7 Sept
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$671 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$671
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, 5 Sept from Cairns to Darwin, returning Mon, 7 Sept, priced at AU$671 found 4 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Mon, 4 May - Wed, 6 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
AU$1,136 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$1,136
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Mon, 4 May from Cairns to Darwin, returning Wed, 6 May, priced at AU$1,136 found 9 hours ago

Alternative airports near Darwin

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Darwin Intl. DRW. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 12 minutes. Flights from AU$859
DRW
Darwin Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre12 min
Flights from AU$859

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cairns Airport to DRW?
Based on airfares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) start from AU$542. Book now to score the best price for your next big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW)?
We get that circumstances change unexpectedly, so we've made it as easy as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just visit the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from CNS to Darwin Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to DRW flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Cairns Airport to DRW?
The flight distance from Cairns Airport to DRW is 1 700 kilometres. Bring along a drink, some snacks and a laptop filled with movies. Keep yourself entertained and the hours will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from CNS to Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW)?
Jetstar (JQ) will get you from CNS to Darwin Intl. Airport comfortably and safely. You can choose from 17 flights each month along this route.
Are Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Darwin Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices fluctuate, so it's no sure thing. While last-minute deals between Cairns Airport and Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) are of course possible, it's also a good idea to monitor prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers publicize their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to book when the price dips.

Travel information

Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Darwin Intl.
Airlines serving
Airnorth Regional, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
AU$542
Distance
1665 km
Average flight time
2 hours 37 mins

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