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Flight Time from Cairns to Darwin

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TL161

    Airnorth

    12:20

    CNS

    3.5h

    15:20

    DRW

    SMT-TFS
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  2. VA770

    Virgin Australia

    06:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    08:20

    BNE

    SMTWTF-
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  3. VA447

    Virgin Australia

    09:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    13:35

    DRW

    SMTWTFS
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  4. JQ929

    Jetstar Airways

    06:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    08:15

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  5. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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  6. VA770

    Virgin Australia

    06:00

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    08:20

    BNE

    SMTWTF-
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  7. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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  8. VA1416

    Virgin Australia

    10:55

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    14:55

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  9. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:20

    SYD

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    23:20

    DRW

    SMTWTFS
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  10. JQ951

    Jetstar Airways

    06:40

    CNS

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    10:40

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  11. JQ672

    Jetstar Airways

    20:20

    SYD

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    23:20

    DRW

    SMTWTFS
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  12. VA786

    Virgin Australia

    17:20

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    19:40

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  13. VA447

    Virgin Australia

    09:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    13:35

    DRW

    SMTWTFS
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  14. VA786

    Virgin Australia

    17:20

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    19:40

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  15. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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  16. VA784

    Virgin Australia

    14:40

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    17:00

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  17. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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  18. JQ933

    Jetstar Airways

    12:05

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    14:20

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  19. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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  20. VA780

    Virgin Australia

    11:40

    CNS

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    14:00

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  21. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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  22. JQ931

    Jetstar Airways

    09:00

    CNS

    2.2h

    Nonstop

    11:10

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  23. JQ674

    Jetstar Airways

    10:50

    BNE

    4.3h

    Nonstop

    14:35

    DRW

    S-TWTFS
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Info of Flight Schedule & Flight Time from Cairns to Darwin

Flight Time2 hours 47 minutes
Earliest Flight 09:45⇒11:50
Latest Flight17:45⇒19:55
Cheapest Flight PriceUS$215

Find Cheap Flights for Suitable Flight Time from Cairns to Darwin

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • direct cheapest
        CNS09:45
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW11:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Jan 15|Qantas Airways
        US$191US$338
        44% off
        44% off
        US$338US$191

      • CNS09:45
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        DRW11:50
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Jan 29|Qantas Airways
        US$191US$338
        43% off
        43% off
        US$338US$191

      • CNS17:20
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        DRW15:15
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Feb 26|Virgin Australia
        US$182US$338
        46% off
        46% off
        US$338US$182

      • CNS06:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Jan 29|Virgin Australia
        US$182
        US$182

      • CNS06:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Tue, Jan 20|Virgin Australia
        US$184
        US$184

      • CNS06:00
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW15:15
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Mar 9|Virgin Australia
        US$185
        US$185

      • CNS06:00
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW15:15
        Cairns - Darwin|Fri, Feb 27|Virgin Australia
        US$187
        US$187

      • CNS06:00
        8h 5m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Feb 2|Virgin Australia
        US$187
        US$187

      • CNS17:20
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Feb 9|Virgin Australia
        US$190
        US$190

      • CNS17:20
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Thu, Jan 15|Virgin Australia
        US$191
        US$191

      • CNS17:20
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Jan 19|Virgin Australia
        US$192
        US$192

      • CNS17:20
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        DRW13:35
        Cairns - Darwin|Wed, Feb 11|Virgin Australia
        US$253
        US$253

      • CNS1:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        DRW2:00 PM
        Cairns - Darwin|Mon, Dec 29|Qantas Airways
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FAQ of Flight Time from Cairns to Darwin

  • 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 11 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 21 flight per week flying from Cairns to Darwin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airnorth: S/M/T/-/T/F/S -- TL161 (16:27)

  • 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Darwin on December 25, 2025 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at US$217.

  • 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.
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