$515 Cheap Flights from Darwin to Cairns in 2025

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Cairns.$515 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Darwin on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.

Cairns.$517 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Darwin on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.

Cairns.$523 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 17 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Darwin on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.

Cairns.$535 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Darwin on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Cairns.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Cairns on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $535, select.

Cairns.$559 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Apr, returning Mon, 7 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Darwin on Thu, 3 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 7 Apr, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.

Cairns.$564 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 31 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Darwin on Thu, 27 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 31 Mar, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.

Cairns.$579 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $579, select.

Cairns.$585 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Darwin on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.

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Darwin to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$515
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	30

Finding cheap flights from Darwin to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Darwin to Cairns?

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Cairns is $515. 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.

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

2 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Darwin to Cairns.

Which airlines fly direct from Darwin to Cairns?

Qantas and Alliance Airlines fly direct from Darwin to Cairns.

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

As of February 2025, there are 30 flights per week flying from Darwin to Cairns.

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport on Monday, 1 September 2025.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairns?

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 Cairns 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairns?

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

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

Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Which airlines fly from Darwin to Cairns?

Qantas and Jetstar offer nonstop flights to Cairns, and there is a route that departs daily.
You should try searching over a whole month, as you will give yourself a lot more flight options and fares.

How easy is it to depart from Darwin?

Darwin Airport is the main airport for the Northern Territory, and it is easy to transfer through this airport’s single terminal.

Main Terminal – flights to Darwin will depart from this terminal.

There are cash machines, shops, restaurants, information desks, premier lounges, and information desks.

Arrive at this airport at least 1 hour before your flight is due to depart.

What do I need before I depart from Darwin?

A form of photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
Please be aware, that if you are not an Australian citizen or resident, you may need to carry your passport.

What information do I need to know before arriving at Cairns Airport?

Cairns Airport is the gateway airport for the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. There are 2 terminals here.

Domestic Terminal (T2) – Incoming flights from Darwin will be directed here.

T2 features WiFi access, dining and shopping outlets, airline lounges, and ATMs. If you need to transfer to the International Terminal you can do so via the walkway.

What is the weather like in Cairns?

Cairns averages 29°C throughout the year, and it has a similar tropical climate to Darwin. Winter is the best time to go to Cairns, when the days are dry and at 18-26°

Is there a time difference between Darwin and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.

Is Cairns cheaper than Darwin?

Cairns is cheaper than Darwin, roughly 15-50% cheaper, than the NT city. However, you can save even more money in this city by reading our budget guide on Cairns.