Cairns to Darwin flight time

How long is the Cairns to Darwin flight time & Schedule

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF1852

    Qantas Airways

    14:40

    CNS

    2.7h

    Nonstop

    16:50

    DRW

    S - - - - - S
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  2. TL163

    Airnorth

    16:10

    CNS

    3.7h

    Nonstop

    19:20

    DRW

    S - T - T - -
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  3. JQ935

    Jetstar Airways

    16:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    18:15

    BNE

    - M - W - F S
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  4. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - 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

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - S
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  7. JQ929

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    08:10

    BNE

    S M - W T F S
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  8. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - S
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  9. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    06:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    09:45

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:25

    SYD

    4.6h

    Nonstop

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T W T - S
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  11. VA770

    Virgin Australia

    06:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  12. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    20:35

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    00:20

    DRW

    S M T W T - S
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  13. JQ957

    Jetstar Airways

    18:10

    CNS

    2.9h

    Nonstop

    22:05

    SYD

    S M T W T - S
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  14. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:25

    SYD

    4.6h

    Nonstop

    00:30

    DRW

    S - T W T - 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 MYR 916

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        CNS16:10
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW19:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Sep 16|Airnorth
        MYR 854
        MYR 1,192
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        28% off
        MYR 1,192
        MYR 854
      • CNS14:40
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW16:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Sep 14|Qantas Airways
        MYR 952
        MYR 1,192
        20% off
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        20% off
        MYR 1,192
        MYR 952
      • CNS14:40
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        DRW16:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Sep 11|Qantas Airways
        MYR 989
        MYR 1,192
        17% off
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        17% off
        MYR 1,192
        MYR 989
      • CNS07:30
        17h 20m
        1 stops
        DRW00:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Tue, Sep 8|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 806
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        MYR 806
      • CNS06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Tue, Sep 8|Virgin Australia
        MYR 877
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        MYR 877
      • CNS06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Sep 14|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 899
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        MYR 899
      • CNS06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Sep 7|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 923
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        MYR 923
      • CNS06:45
        18h 10m
        1 stops
        DRW00:25
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Sep 16|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 926
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        MYR 926
      • CNS06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Sun, Sep 6|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 933
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        MYR 933
      • CNS06:00
        18h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:20
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Sep 4|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 942
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        MYR 942
      • CNS19:10
        29h 50m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Sat, Sep 5|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 953
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        MYR 953
      • CNS06:45
        18h 15m
        1 stops
        DRW00:30
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Sep 11|Jetstar Airways
        MYR 983
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        MYR 983
      • 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 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 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 August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on August 28, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at MYR 769.

  • 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 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.