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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Darwin

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QF,VA Return flights from $1,014
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,014
QF Return flights from $1,044
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,044
TL,VA Return flights from $1,146
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,146
QF,TL Return flights from $1,158
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,158
JQ,QF Return flights from $1,165
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,165
JQ,TL Return flights from $1,218
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,218
TL Return flights from $1,223
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,223
JQ,VA Return flights from $1,235
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,235
JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $1,318
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,318
JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $1,365
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,365
JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,442
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,442
VA Return flights from $1,502
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,502
QF,TL,VA Return flights from $1,574
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 03 Jul$1,574

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Darwin return airfares.

July 2026
$645
August 2026
$490
September 2026
$580
February 2027
$658
March 2027
$722

Average Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Darwin return airfares.

July 2026
$1,140
August 2026
$994
September 2026
$969
October 2026
$988
February 2027
$924

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Darwin?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Darwin cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Darwin is $1014.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Cairns to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Darwin is 19 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Darwin?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Darwin is Qantas.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Darwin?

Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Airnorth Regional fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Darwin take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Darwin?

The IATA code for Darwin is DRW. It is located in Australia at coordinates -12.40826, 130.8774.

When should you book flights to Darwin?

From our data, you should book flights to Darwin 30 days out.

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