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Last minute flights from Darwin to Cairns

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Darwin Cairns

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Tue., 01 Oct. DRW - CNS

Fri., 04 Oct. CNS - DRW

$1584 $1534

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Wed., 23 Oct. DRW - CNS

$175 $171

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Sun., 06 Oct. DRW - CNS

Wed., 09 Oct. CNS - DRW

$24

$465 $441

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Fri., 11 Oct. DRW - CNS

Sun., 13 Oct. CNS - DRW

$645 $616

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Wed., 16 Oct. DRW - CNS

Fri., 18 Oct. CNS - DRW

$740 $707

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Wed., 23 Oct. DRW - CNS

Thu., 24 Oct. CNS - DRW

$38

$783 $745

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

40% Trains are 40% more expensive in Cairns than in Darwin.

Darwin $3.5

Cairns $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

30% A meal in Cairns is 30% cheaper than a meal in Darwin.

Darwin $34

Cairns $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

90% Taxis are 90% more expensive in Cairns than in Darwin.

Darwin $5.4

Cairns $10

Coffee Regular cappuccino

14% Coffee is 14% more expensive in Cairns than in Darwin.

Darwin $5.5

Cairns $6.25

Distance: 1681 kms

Darwin airports

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

Cairns airports

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

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Darwin to Cairns

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

The total flight time between Darwin and Cairns is of around 02:41 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,684 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 Darwin to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Darwin to Cairns is $171. 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 Cairns expensive to visit compared to Darwin?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 85% more expensive than Darwin, with a fare of 5.40 AUD, while train tickets costs 43% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 3.50 AUD in Darwin. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Cairns, 26% less than the 34.00 AUD in Darwin. The price of the coffee is around 14% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Darwin the coffee costs 5.50 AUD.

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

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 Darwin. 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 Darwin and Cairns?

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