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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 September.

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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 foundAED 764
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cairns to Darwin is AED 764. 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.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Darwin.
Qantas, Jetstar and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Cairns to Darwin.
There are 15 flights per week flying from Cairns to Darwin, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Darwin is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Darwin Airport on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Darwin.

How to find cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin

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Regardless of whether you're looking for a one-way ticket to Darwin or a return flight, here are some tips to secure the best flight price and make planning your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit search. From Emirates and Etihad to international carriers like Air India and Wizz Air, we compare all major airlines with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Cairns to Darwin. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.

  • Flex your dates to find the cheapest CNS - DRW flight tickets on Skyscanner. Search for flights but don’t enter the departure date and instead click ‘whole month’. This tool will find the cheapest month and dates to fly to Darwin from Cairns.

  • Set up a Price Alert for Cairns-Darwin flight tickets. You can easily track the fare of flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal. Or download our app and get price alerts straight to your phone.

  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Cairns and Darwin? Make sure to tick 'Non-stop flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.

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  • Find flexible getaways. Some airlines introduced flexible booking policies in 2020 – and many of these are still available. If you book a flexible plane ticket from Cairns to Darwin, it means your money is still safe if your flights are changed or cancelled due to COVID-19.

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