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Cheapest time to fly from Darwin to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 30 mFlights between Darwin and Cairns take, on average, 3 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£109Cheapest price for a flight between Darwin and Cairns found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportDarwin International AirportWhen flying from Darwin to Cairns

Destination airportCairns AirportFor the route from Darwin to Cairns

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Darwin to Cairns

Airlines flying this routeAirnorthAirline(s) with flights between Darwin to Cairns

One-way average Price£252The average price for a flight Darwin - Cairns at Opodo is £252, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Cairns when departing from Darwin

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Last checked on Wed 28/10

Distance: 1,044 mi

Darwin airports

Cairns airports

Cairns Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Darwin to Cairns flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Darwin to Cairns (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £109, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Darwin to Cairns takes roughly 4 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Darwin–Cairns route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)

The weather in Cairns

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cairns, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 17ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: August
Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Darwin to Cairns

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Darwin to Cairns:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cairns. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Darwin to Cairns

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

When you fly from Darwin to Cairns the average price is £252. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Darwin to Cairns is 109 £. 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.

When is the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns?

The most popular months to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns are May, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Darwin to Cairns?

The best time of the year to go to Cairns when flying from Darwin depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Cairns from Darwin in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Darwin - Cairns.

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

The total flight time between Darwin and Cairns is of around 3 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,044.41 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cairns compared to Darwin?

While in Darwin temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Cairns can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the 24º ºC average in Darwin.

Which are the airlines with flights from Darwin to Cairns?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Darwin to Cairns are:

Qantas Airways.
Airnorth.

Qantas Airways

Virgin Australia

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