There are most likely no direct flights on the Darwin — Cairns route
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Darwin — Cairns route
Darwin — Cairns
06/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
QF1889
starting at $455
Darwin — Cairns
06/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
QF1889
starting at $525
Darwin — Cairns
06/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TL160
starting at $432
Darwin — Cairns
06/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
QF1889
starting at $514
Darwin — Cairns
09/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TL162
starting at $465
Darwin — Cairns
09/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
QF1889
starting at $317
Darwin — Cairns
09/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TL162
starting at $233
Darwin — Cairns
09/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TL160
starting at $435
Darwin — Cairns
09/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
QF1853
starting at $291
Darwin — Cairns
10/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
TL160
starting at $222
starting at $291
starting at $187
starting at $259
starting at $273
The route Darwin — Cairns is served by many carriers — 4 in total, including Qantas, Airnorth, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $187) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest one-way flight from Darwin to Cairns departs on 09/07/2026, is operated by Airnorth and costs $187
There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Darwin to Cairns
Fastest flight from Darwin to Cairns takes 3h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Darwin and Cairns is 1676km (1039 miles). The time difference between Darwin and Cairns is 30m
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Darwin to Cairns
The cheapest flight ticket from Darwin to Cairns according to data for the last 48 hours costs $187
Often the best time to buy tickets from Darwin to Cairns is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Darwin to Cairns can be found flying in these months: September, October, November.
The fastest flights from Darwin to Cairns start from 3 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Darwin — Cairns: Qantas, Airnorth
In different months, ticket prices from Darwin to Cairns vary: minimum — $187 (September 2026), maximum — $275 (June 2026). Typically, the flight costs $239–$273.
The price trend from Darwin to Cairns resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.
Prices fall from June 2026 to September 2026 (32%), then rise from September 2026 to November 2026 (+46%). The best period is September 2026–October 2026 ($205), the most expensive is October 2026–November 2026 ($248).
The best time to buy is September 2026–October 2026, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 17% compared to the expensive months (October 2026–November 2026).
Monthly price variation is 15.4%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
