Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW)

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

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Jetstar
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$802 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$802
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$802 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$885 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$885
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$885 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$892 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$892
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$892 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$900 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$900
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$900 found 5 days ago
Airnorth Regional
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$908 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$908
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Airnorth Regional flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$908 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$915 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$915
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$915 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$923 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$923
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$923 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$945 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$945
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$945 found 5 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$958 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$958
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$958 found 5 days ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, 10 July - Wed, 15 July
CNS
Cairns Intl.
DRW
Darwin Intl.
AU$972 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$972
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 10 July from Cairns Intl. to Darwin Intl., returning Wed, 15 July, priced at AU$972 found 5 days ago

Cairns to Darwin Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Cairns to Darwin flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top CNS to DRW routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Cairns Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
CNS
Traveling To
Darwin Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
DRW
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price
AU$802
Address:
Darwin NT,
Australia
IATA code:
DRW
Longitude:
130.877521
Latitude:
-12.407805
Time zone:
Australia/Darwin
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

Cairns to Darwin Flight Deals from AU$802

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Darwin from Cairns from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Darwin in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Darwin from Cairns 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$802 and rising to AU$972 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Cairns to Darwin today!  

Find cheap airfares to Darwin from Cairns 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Cairns and Darwin
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in July)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Cairns to Darwin

Novotel Darwin Airport

Novotel Darwin Airport

4 out of 5
2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive Eaton NT
The price is AU$170 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$170
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
Super convenient for the airport and great breakfast

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Novotel Darwin Airport
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

4 out of 5
1 Sir Norman Brearley Drive Eaton NT
The price is AU$161 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$161
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean quiet and spacious

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1A Sir Norman Brearly Drive Eaton NT
The price is AU$161 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$161
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (33 reviews)
Room was what I expected. Staff were fantastic to deal with.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
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