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Flight Time from Darwin to Cairns

How long is the flight time from Darwin to Cairns?

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. TL160

    Airnorth

    08:00

    DRW

    3.5h

    12:00

    CNS

    SMT-TFS
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  2. VA454

    Virgin Australia

    14:20

    DRW

    4.1h

    Nonstop

    18:55

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  3. VA799

    Virgin Australia

    20:40

    BNE

    2.4h

    Nonstop

    23:05

    CNS

    SMTWT-S
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  4. JQ669

    Jetstar Airways

    15:55

    DRW

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    20:15

    BNE

    S-TWTFS
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  5. VA771

    Virgin Australia

    06:10

    BNE

    2.4h

    Nonstop

    08:35

    CNS

    SMTWTF-
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  6. JQ671

    Jetstar Airways

    00:10

    DRW

    4.5h

    Nonstop

    06:10

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  7. JQ954

    Jetstar Airways

    15:25

    SYD

    3.0h

    Nonstop

    17:25

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  8. JQ669

    Jetstar Airways

    15:55

    DRW

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    20:15

    BNE

    S-TWTFS
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  9. JQ928

    Jetstar Airways

    06:45

    BNE

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    09:05

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  10. JQ669

    Jetstar Airways

    15:55

    DRW

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    20:15

    BNE

    S-TWTFS
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  11. JQ930

    Jetstar Airways

    08:55

    BNE

    2.4h

    Nonstop

    11:20

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  12. JQ669

    Jetstar Airways

    15:55

    DRW

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    20:15

    BNE

    S-TWTFS
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  13. JQ932

    Jetstar Airways

    15:00

    BNE

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    17:15

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  14. VA454

    Virgin Australia

    14:20

    DRW

    4.1h

    Nonstop

    18:55

    BNE

    SMTWTFS
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  15. VA785

    Virgin Australia

    14:15

    BNE

    2.4h

    Nonstop

    16:40

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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  16. JQ669

    Jetstar Airways

    15:55

    DRW

    3.8h

    Nonstop

    20:15

    BNE

    S-TWTFS
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  17. JQ936

    Jetstar Airways

    18:40

    BNE

    2.3h

    Nonstop

    21:00

    CNS

    -M---F-
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Info of Flight Schedule & Flight Time from Darwin to Cairns

Flight Time2 hours 56 minutes
Earliest Flight 06:00⇒09:05
Latest Flight18:00⇒20:55
Cheapest Flight Price£175

Find Cheap Flights for Suitable Flight Time from Darwin to Cairns

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • direct cheapest
        DRW06:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        CNS09:05
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Jan 6|Qantas Airways
        £193£213
        9% off
        9% off
        £213£193

      • DRW06:00
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        CNS09:05
        Darwin - Cairns|Sat, Jan 10|Qantas Airways
        £194£213
        9% off
        9% off
        £213£194

      • DRW14:20
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS23:05
        Darwin - Cairns|Mon, Feb 2|Virgin Australia
        £133£213
        37% off
        37% off
        £213£133

      • DRW14:20
        29h
        1 stop
        CNS19:50
        Darwin - Cairns|Sat, Jan 10|Virgin Australia
        £134
        £134

      • DRW14:20
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS17:15
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Jan 13|Virgin Australia
        £134
        £134

      • DRW14:20
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS23:05
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Jan 21|Virgin Australia
        £137
        £137

      • DRW14:20
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS17:15
        Darwin - Cairns|Thu, Jan 22|Virgin Australia
        £139
        £139

      • DRW14:20
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS23:05
        Darwin - Cairns|Tue, Feb 10|Virgin Australia
        £140
        £140

      • DRW14:20
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS11:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Sun, Feb 1|Virgin Australia
        £140
        £140

      • DRW14:20
        17h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS08:35
        Darwin - Cairns|Fri, Jan 16|Virgin Australia
        £141
        £141

      • DRW14:20
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS23:05
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Jan 14|Virgin Australia
        £162
        £162

      • DRW14:20
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS09:20
        Darwin - Cairns|Thu, Jan 15|Virgin Australia
        £167
        £167

      • DRW1:00 PM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS2:00 PM
        Darwin - Cairns|Wed, Dec 31|Qantas Airways
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FAQ of Flight Time from Darwin to Cairns

  • 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 11 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 21 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/-/T/F/S -- QF8665 (07:24) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF1895 (06:11)

  • 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 December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin to Cairns on December 31, 2025 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at £166.

  • 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.
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