Cairns to Darwin flight time

How long is the Cairns to Darwin flight time & Schedule

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ935

    Jetstar Airways

    15:05

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    17:15

    BNE

    - M - W - F S
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  2. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  3. VA782

    Virgin Australia

    13:55

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    16:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ937

    Jetstar Airways

    12:00

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    14:10

    BNE

    S - T - T - -
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  6. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA780

    Virgin Australia

    11:50

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    14:05

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ931

    Jetstar Airways

    09:10

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    11:20

    BNE

    S - T W T F S
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  10. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    06:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:25

    SYD

    4.6h

    Nonstop

    00:30

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  13. JQ929

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  15. VA770

    Virgin Australia

    06:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  16. VA457

    Virgin Australia

    20:50

    BNE

    4.4h

    Nonstop

    00:45

    DRW

    - - T W T - S
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  17. JQ949

    Jetstar Airways

    21:40

    CNS

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    01:00

    MEL

    - M T - T F S
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  18. JQ678

    Jetstar Airways

    13:15

    MEL

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    17:15

    DRW

    S M T W T F S
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  19. VA792

    Virgin Australia

    20:55

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    23:10

    BNE

    - - T W T - S
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  20. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    18:35

    DRW

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

Flight Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Earliest Flight  09:45⇒11:50
Latest Flight 17:45⇒19:55
Cheapest Flight Price £167

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      • CNS06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Aug 5|Jetstar Airways
        £163
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      • CNS06:00
        19h 15m
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        DRW00:45
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Jul 23|Virgin Australia
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      • CNS06:45
        18h 15m
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      • CNS06:00
        19h 15m
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        DRW00:45
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Jul 24|Jetstar Airways
        £187
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        £187
      • CNS06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Aug 6|Jetstar Airways
        £190
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        £190
      • CNS06:00
        19h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW00:45
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Jul 24|Virgin Australia
        £190
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        £190
      • CNS19:10
        29h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Jul 23|Jetstar Airways
        £191
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        £191
      • CNS19:15
        29h 45m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Sun, Jul 26|Virgin Australia
        £192
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        £192
      • CNS06:00
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW13:45
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Jul 20|Virgin Australia
        £201
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        £201
      • CNS06:00
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW13:45
        Cairns - Darwin|Sat, Jul 25|Virgin Australia
        £201
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        £201
      • CNS06:00
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW13:45
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Aug 5|Virgin Australia
        £201
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        £201
      • CNS06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Aug 3|Jetstar Airways
        £203
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        £203
      • CNS13:00
        18h 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 16 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 23 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 (13:47) Qantas Airways: S/-/T/-/T/F/- -- QF1852 (17:15) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1980 (10:53)

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

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

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

    After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on July 26, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at £146.

  • Which airports can I fly to for Darwin from Cairns?

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

  • Is there any time difference between Cairns and Darwin?

    The time difference between Darwin and Cairns is 0h.

  • 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.