£166 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 and start at £166 for one-way flights and £375 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sun, 11 May - Mon, 12 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£375 Return, found 5 days ago
£375
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 11 May from Cairns to Darwin, returning Mon, 12 May, priced at £375 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Sun, 11 May - Fri, 16 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£379 Return, found 5 days ago
£379
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 11 May from Cairns to Darwin, returning Fri, 16 May, priced at £379 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 30 Apr - Wed, 21 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£381 Return, found 2 days ago
£381
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 30 Apr from Cairns to Darwin, returning Wed, 21 May, priced at £381 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 2 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£382 Return, found 5 days ago
£382
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 2 Jul from Cairns to Darwin, returning Tue, 15 Jul, priced at £382 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 3 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£382 Return, found 5 days ago
£382
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 3 Jun from Cairns to Darwin, returning Mon, 16 Jun, priced at £382 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 30 Jun - Tue, 15 Jul
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£387 Return, found 5 days ago
£387
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 30 Jun from Cairns to Darwin, returning Tue, 15 Jul, priced at £387 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, 30 Apr - Sun, 25 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£390 Return, found 2 days ago
£390
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, 30 Apr from Cairns to Darwin, returning Sun, 25 May, priced at £390 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 15 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£393 Return, found 5 days ago
£393
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 15 Jun from Cairns to Darwin, returning Tue, 1 Jul, priced at £393 found 5 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Thu, 1 May - Sat, 24 May
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£415 Return, found 2 days ago
£415
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Thu, 1 May from Cairns to Darwin, returning Sat, 24 May, priced at £415 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, 24 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
CNS
Cairns
DRW
Darwin
£455 Return, found 3 days ago
£455
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, 24 Jul from Cairns to Darwin, returning Fri, 25 Jul, priced at £455 found 3 days ago
Flight from Cairns to Darwin route information
Origin airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination airport
Darwin Intl.
Airlines serving
Airnorth Regional, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£374
Distance
1665 km

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Cairns to Darwin. Operating between them 3 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And Qantas fly direct, getting you to Darwin Intl. in just 1hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Cairns Intl. (CNS) to Darwin Intl. (DRW) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Cairns to Darwin today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl. start at just £375 and range up to £455.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Cairns and Darwin
  • booking your flight during May, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Cairns to Darwin flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

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 £375. 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.

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