Book cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin from $184

Last minute flights from Cairns to Darwin

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Cairns Darwin

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Sat., 21 Dec. CNS - DRW

Fri., 27 Dec. DRW - CNS

$1276 $1212

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Tue., 10 Dec. CNS - DRW

$192 $184

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Tue., 03 Dec. CNS - DRW

Tue., 10 Dec. DRW - CNS

$374 $362

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Wed., 27 Nov. CNS - DRW

Sat., 30 Nov. DRW - CNS

$1303 $1265

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Tue., 10 Dec. CNS - DRW

Wed., 11 Dec. DRW - CNS

$1129 $1094

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Sun., 15 Dec. CNS - DRW

Wed., 18 Dec. DRW - CNS

$1147 $1107

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

30% Trains in Darwin are 30% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $5

Darwin $3.5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in Darwin than in Cairns.

Cairns $23.5

Darwin $34

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

50% A taxi fare in Darwin is 50% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $10

Darwin $5.4

Coffee Regular cappuccino

10% Coffee in Darwin is 10% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $6.25

Darwin $5.5

Distance: 1681 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

Darwin airports

Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW) How far from city centre: 2 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Darwin

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Darwin?

The total flight time between Cairns and Darwin is of around 02:55 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,676 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Darwin at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Darwin is $184. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Darwin expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Darwin costs an average of 5.40 AUD, 46% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD, while train tickets costs 30% less in Darwin: 3.50 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 34.00 AUD in Darwin, 45% more than the 23.50 AUD in Cairns. The price of the coffee is around 12% cheaper in Darwin, with an average of 5.50 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Darwin?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Cairns and Darwin?

The main airport route flying between Cairns and Darwin is: Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Darwin International Airport - RAAF Darwin (DRW). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Jetstar. Airnorth. Qantas Airways.