Flights from Darwin (DRW) to Cairns (CNS)

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

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Darwin to Cairns Flight Information

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

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

Darwin to Cairns Information

Traveling From
Darwin Intl.
Origin Airport
Darwin
Origin Airport IATA Code
DRW
Traveling To
Cairns Intl.
Destination Airport
Cairns
Destination Airport IATA Code
CNS
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Average Flight Time
3 hours 0 mins
Direct Flight Time
2 hours 30 mins
Flight Price
AU$660
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane
Address:
Darwin NT,
Australia
IATA code:
DRW
Longitude:
130.877521
Latitude:
-12.407805
Time zone:
Australia/Darwin

Darwin to Cairns Flight Deals from AU$660

Considering a quick trip to Cairns, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from DRW to CNS. With heaps of cheap fares from Darwin, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to Cairns from Darwin  

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 Cairns from Darwin from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Cairns in just 2 hour(s) and 30 mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Cairns from Darwin 

Choose from 4 flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$660 and rising to AU$720 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 Darwin to Cairns today!  

Find cheap airfares to Cairns from Darwin 

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 Darwin and Cairns
  • 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 Darwin to Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, QLD
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Comfy bed nice pools"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
4 out of 5
209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice hotel, comfortable, great location and staff very helpful :)"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns North, QLD
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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