Darwin to Cairns flight time

How long is the Darwin to Cairns flight time & Schedule

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF1853

    Qantas Airways

    17:35

    DRW

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    20:35

    CNS

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  2. QF1889

    Qantas Airways

    07:05

    DRW

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    10:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  3. TL162

    Airnorth

    08:00

    DRW

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    12:00

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  4. JQ671

    Jetstar Airways

    01:15

    DRW

    4.4h

    Nonstop

    06:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ954

    Jetstar Airways

    15:15

    SYD

    3.2h

    Nonstop

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ671

    Jetstar Airways

    01:15

    DRW

    4.4h

    Nonstop

    06:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VA1423

    Virgin Australia

    15:10

    SYD

    3.3h

    Nonstop

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. VA454

    Virgin Australia

    14:35

    DRW

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    18:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ928

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    BNE

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    08:30

    CNS

    S - T W T F S
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  10. JQ671

    Jetstar Airways

    01:15

    DRW

    4.4h

    Nonstop

    06:10

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ956

    Jetstar Airways

    19:15

    SYD

    3.2h

    Nonstop

    22:25

    CNS

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

Flight Time 2 hours 58 minutes
Earliest Flight  06:00⇒09:05
Latest Flight 18:00⇒20:55
Cheapest Flight Price US$246

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      • DRW14:35
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Thu, Aug 13|Virgin Australia
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      • DRW01:15
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        CNS22:25
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        8h 15m
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        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Jul 21|Virgin Australia
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        8h 15m
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        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Sun, Jul 19|Virgin Australia
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        8h 15m
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        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Jul 29|Virgin Australia
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        8h 15m
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        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Aug 11|Virgin Australia
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      • DRW01:30
        11h 10m
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        CNS13:10
        Darwin - Cairns|Sat, Jul 25|Virgin Australia
        US$273
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        11h 10m
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        CNS13:10
        Darwin - Cairns|Sat, Aug 1|Virgin Australia
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        8h 15m
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        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Sun, Aug 2|Virgin Australia
        US$273
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      • DRW01:15
        9h 30m
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        CNS11:15
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Aug 12|Jetstar Airways
        US$274
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      • DRW13:00
        9h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS14:00
        Darwin - Cairns|Mon, Sep 6|Normal Airline
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Darwin to Cairns flight time & FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Darwin to Cairns?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin to Cairns?

    It takes about 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Darwin to Cairns.

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

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Darwin to Cairns 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 Darwin to Cairns?

    Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 24 flight per week flying from Darwin to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: -/M/-/W/-/F/S -- QF8665 (08:43) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1889 (07:07)

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

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

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

    After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin to Cairns on July 22, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$190.

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

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

  • Is there any time difference between Darwin and Cairns?

    The time difference between Cairns and Darwin is 0h.

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

    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.