£94 Cheap Flights from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £94 for one-way flights and £356 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qantas Airways
Thu, 20 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£356 Return, found 4 days ago
£356
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 20 Jun from Darwin to Cairns, returning Mon, 24 Jun, priced at £356 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 25 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£358 Return, found 3 days ago
£358
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 25 Jul from Darwin to Cairns, returning Mon, 29 Jul, priced at £358 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 2 Sep - Wed, 4 Sep
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£371 Return, found 21 hours ago
£371
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 2 Sep from Darwin to Cairns, returning Wed, 4 Sep, priced at £371 found 21 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£372 Return, found 15 hours ago
£372
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, 1 Mar from Darwin to Cairns, returning Sat, 8 Mar, priced at £372 found 15 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£373 Return, found 15 hours ago
£373
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Sat, 1 Mar from Darwin to Cairns, returning Sat, 8 Mar, priced at £373 found 15 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£388 Return, found 15 hours ago
£388
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Sat, 1 Mar from Darwin to Cairns, returning Sat, 8 Mar, priced at £388 found 15 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Wed, 31 Jul - Mon, 5 Aug
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£389 Return, found 4 days ago
£389
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Wed, 31 Jul from Darwin to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Aug, priced at £389 found 4 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Mon, 2 Sep - Wed, 4 Sep
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£392 Return, found 21 hours ago
£392
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Mon, 2 Sep from Darwin to Cairns, returning Wed, 4 Sep, priced at £392 found 21 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Sat, 20 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£397 Return, found 18 hours ago
£397
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Sat, 20 Jul from Darwin to Cairns, returning Sat, 27 Jul, priced at £397 found 18 hours ago
Airnorth Regional
Wed, 31 Jul - Mon, 5 Aug
DRW
Darwin
CNS
Cairns
£398 Return, found 4 days ago
£398
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Wed, 31 Jul from Darwin to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Aug, priced at £398 found 4 days ago
Flight from Darwin to Cairns route information
Origin airport
Darwin Intl.
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Airlines serving
Airnorth Regional, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia
Return price
£356
Distance
1665 km

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Darwin to Cairns. Operating between them 3 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And Qantas fly direct, getting you to Cairns Intl. in just 2hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Darwin Intl. to Cairns 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 Darwin Intl. (DRW) to Cairns Intl. (CNS) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin Intl. to Cairns Intl. start at just £356 and range up to £398.  

To find an even better deal, try  

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

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

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Darwin Intl. to Cairns 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 Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) to CNS?
If you’re planning on travelling between DRW and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), round-trip journeys start from £356. This figure is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don’t wait around. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
This differs from airline to airline, as each has its own set of terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where there are instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from Darwin Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) 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 Darwin Intl. Airport to Cairns Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Darwin Intl. Airport to CNS?
Expect to be cruising at altitude for a while, as the flight distance from Darwin to Cairns is 1,700 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite songs before you leave home to keep yourself entertained during your flight.
Which airlines fly direct from Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) to CNS?
Check out Jetstar (JQ) if you want to fly directly from Darwin Intl. Airport to CNS. This popular carrier operates 17 monthly flights, so you’re sure to find one that fits your travel schedule.
Are Darwin Intl. Airport (DRW) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from DRW to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at the last minute could be your ticket to an awesome deal. However, it might cost you a whole lot more! If you’d rather not take any chances, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back often as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.
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