Cairns to Darwin flight time

How long is the Cairns to Darwin flight time & Schedule

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Weekly Schedule

  1. QF1852

    Qantas Airways

    14:40

    CNS

    2.7h

    Nonstop

    16:50

    DRW

    S - - - T - -
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  2. VA784

    Virgin Australia

    14:50

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    17:05

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  4. VA780

    Virgin Australia

    11:50

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    14:05

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ931

    Jetstar Airways

    09:10

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    11:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ951

    Jetstar Airways

    10:05

    CNS

    2.9h

    Nonstop

    13:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:25

    SYD

    4.6h

    Nonstop

    23:30

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  10. JQ929

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  12. VA770

    Virgin Australia

    06:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  13. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    19:05

    CNS

    2.9h

    Nonstop

    22:00

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  15. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:25

    SYD

    4.6h

    Nonstop

    23:30

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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  16. JQ961

    Jetstar Airways

    07:30

    CNS

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    10:15

    ADL

    - - - W - F S
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  17. JQ688

    Jetstar Airways

    14:10

    ADL

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    17:00

    DRW

    S - T W T F S
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Cairns to Darwin flight time & Flights Info

Flight Time 2 hours 56 minutes
Earliest Flight  09:45⇒11:50
Latest Flight 17:45⇒19:55
Cheapest Flight Price US$274

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        CNS10:45
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW12:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Oct 30|Qantas Airways
        US$229
        US$357
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        US$357
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      • CNS14:40
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW16:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Oct 19|Qantas Airways
        US$235
        US$357
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        34% off
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      • CNS10:45
        2h 35m
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        DRW12:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Tue, Nov 3|Qantas Airways
        US$237
        US$357
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        34% off
        US$357
        US$237
      • CNS10:45
        2h 40m
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        DRW12:55
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Oct 21|Qantas Airways
        US$238
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        US$238
      • CNS10:45
        2h 35m
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        DRW12:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Nov 5|Qantas Airways
        US$238
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        US$238
      • CNS10:45
        2h 40m
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        DRW12:55
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Oct 23|Qantas Airways
        US$238
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        US$238
      • CNS14:40
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW16:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Oct 16|Qantas Airways
        US$238
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        US$238
      • CNS10:45
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW12:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Nov 4|Qantas Airways
        US$252
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        US$252
      • CNS06:45
        17h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW23:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Oct 23|Jetstar Airways
        US$241
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        US$241
      • CNS18:05
        29h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW23:25
        Cairns - Darwin|Tue, Nov 3|Jetstar Airways
        US$248
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        US$248
      • CNS06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Tue, Oct 20|Jetstar Airways
        US$253
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        US$253
      • CNS06:40
        17h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW23:25
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Nov 4|Jetstar Airways
        US$260
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        US$260
      • CNS13:00
        17h 15m
        Nonstop
        DRW14:00
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Sep 6|Normal Airline
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Cairns to Darwin flight time & FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairns to Darwin with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

  • How long is a flight from Cairns to Darwin?

    It takes about 3 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns to Darwin.

  • When is the best time to book flights from Cairns to Darwin?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Darwin is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

  • How many flights are there per week from Cairns to Darwin?

    Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Cairns to Darwin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: -/M/-/W/-/F/S -- QF8666 (16:10) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1980 (10:55)

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW) the cheapest?

    The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Darwin is September, when demand for travel is lower.

  • Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on?

    After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on October 16, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at US$203.

  • Which airports fly into Darwin from Cairns?

    You can land at any one of the following hubs in Darwin: Darwin International Airport (DRW). Flying from Cairns Airport to Darwin International Airport (CNS-DRW) is by far the most common option on this route.

  • Is there any time difference between Cairns and Darwin?

    The time difference between Darwin and Cairns is 0m.

  • How do I change or cancel my ticket from Cairns to Darwin?

    Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.