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VA Return flights from $660

Dep.art Tue 09 FebRet.urn Fri 12 Feb^$660

JQ,VA Return flights from $722

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QF,VA Return flights from $743

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JQ,QF,VA Return flights from $791

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Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul^$2,063

TL,VA Return flights from $795

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QF Return flights from $804

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Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul^$2,383

JQ,QF Return flights from $821

Dep.art Tue 09 FebRet.urn Fri 12 Feb^$821

Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul^$1,973

TL Return flights from $851

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Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul^$4,547

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JQ,TL,VA Return flights from $983

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Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul^$2,461

JQ Return flights from $1,005

Dep.art Sat 25 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$1,005

Dep.art Fri 24 JulRet.urn Wed 29 Jul^$1,011

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Dep.art Wed 29 JulRet.urn Thu 30 Jul^$1,012

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JQ,QF,TL Return flights from $1,033

Dep.art Tue 09 FebRet.urn Fri 12 Feb^$1,033

Dep.art Thu 16 JulRet.urn Thu 16 Jul^$2,667

QF,TL,VA Return flights from $1,054

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JQ,PX,QF Return flights from $4,695

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Do you need to catch a flight to Cairns? Check out our domestic flights to Cairns. If Cairns is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Darwin from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Cairns

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Darwin

Return fares from Cairns to Darwin by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$516

Sep 2026

$516

Oct 2026

$522

Feb 2027

$644

Mar 2027

$606

The cheapest month to fly to Darwin is August 2026, with return fares from $516 — 20% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $644).

When Should You Fly to Darwin?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Darwin, with return fares from $516. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $644.

Across the year, return fares to Darwin average around $561. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and October, you'll generally pay up to 8% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

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

August 2026

$516

September 2026

$516

October 2026

$522

February 2027

$644

March 2027

$606

Average Cairns to Darwin Return Prices

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

September 2026

$987

February 2027

$1,013

March 2027

$1,089

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Cairns to Darwin

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 $660.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Darwin is 09 February 2027.

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

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

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Darwin?

Qantas and Alliance Air Pty 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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