Darwin to Cairns flight time

How long is the Darwin to Cairns flight time & Schedule

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TL162

    Airnorth

    08:00

    DRW

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    12:00

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. TL160

    Airnorth

    08:35

    DRW

    3.5h

    Nonstop

    12:35

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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  3. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:30

    DRW

    3.7h

    Nonstop

    05:40

    BNE

    S M T - T F S
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  4. JQ930

    Jetstar Airways

    08:45

    BNE

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    11:15

    CNS

    S M - W T F S
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  5. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:30

    DRW

    3.7h

    Nonstop

    05:40

    BNE

    S M T - T F S
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  6. VA785

    Virgin Australia

    13:40

    BNE

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    16:10

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:30

    DRW

    3.7h

    Nonstop

    05:40

    BNE

    S M T - T F S
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  8. JQ936

    Jetstar Airways

    14:50

    BNE

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    17:10

    CNS

    S - T - T - S
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  9. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:30

    DRW

    3.7h

    Nonstop

    05:40

    BNE

    S M T - T F S
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  10. JQ934

    Jetstar Airways

    17:55

    BNE

    2.4h

    Nonstop

    20:20

    CNS

    - - - W T F S
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  11. JQ673

    Jetstar Airways

    01:30

    DRW

    3.7h

    Nonstop

    05:40

    BNE

    S M T - T F S
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  12. VA799

    Virgin Australia

    20:50

    BNE

    2.5h

    Nonstop

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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  13. JQ675

    Jetstar Airways

    18:00

    DRW

    4.2h

    Nonstop

    22:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ948

    Jetstar Airways

    17:25

    MEL

    3.4h

    Nonstop

    20:50

    CNS

    S M - - T F S
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  15. JQ675

    Jetstar Airways

    18:00

    DRW

    4.2h

    Nonstop

    22:40

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  16. JQ946

    Jetstar Airways

    19:15

    MEL

    3.4h

    Nonstop

    22:40

    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 HK$1,940

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      • direct cheapest
        DRW17:35
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS20:35
        Darwin - Cairns|Mon, Aug 31|Qantas Airways
        HK$2,249
        HK$2,527
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        11% off
        HK$2,527
        HK$2,249
      • DRW17:35
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        CNS20:35
        Darwin - Cairns|Fri, Sep 11|Qantas Airways
        HK$2,261
        HK$2,527
        11% off
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        HK$2,527
        HK$2,261
      • DRW01:15
        19h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS21:00
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Sep 9|Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,712
        HK$2,527
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        32% off
        HK$2,527
        HK$1,712
      • DRW01:15
        20h 40m
        1 stops
        CNS22:25
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Sep 8|Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,848
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        HK$1,848
      • DRW01:15
        16h 40m
        1 stops
        CNS18:25
        Darwin - Cairns|Sat, Sep 12|Jetstar Airways
        HK$1,956
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        HK$1,956
      • DRW18:45
        14h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS09:30
        Darwin - Cairns|Fri, Sep 11|Jetstar Airways
        HK$2,081
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        HK$2,081
      • DRW14:35
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Aug 18|Virgin Australia
        HK$2,180
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        HK$2,180
      • DRW14:35
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Sep 9|Virgin Australia
        HK$2,181
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        HK$2,181
      • DRW14:35
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Sep 8|Virgin Australia
        HK$2,182
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        HK$2,182
      • DRW01:15
        20h 40m
        1 stops
        CNS22:25
        Darwin - Cairns|Fri, Sep 4|Jetstar Airways
        HK$2,214
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        HK$2,214
      • DRW14:35
        8h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS23:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Sep 1|Virgin Australia
        HK$2,235
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        HK$2,235
      • DRW18:45
        14h 15m
        1 stops
        CNS09:30
        Darwin - Cairns|Sat, Sep 5|Jetstar Airways
        HK$2,274
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        HK$2,274
      • DRW13:00
        14h 15m
        Nonstop
        CNS14:00
        Darwin - Cairns|Mon, Sep 6|Normal Airline
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Darwin to Cairns flight time & Top Airlines

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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 23 flight per week flying from Darwin to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1889 (07:12) Qantas Airways: -/M/-/W/-/F/S -- QF8665 (08:41)

  • 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 August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin to Cairns on August 18, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at HK$1,551.

  • 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 0m.

  • 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.